Do you leave the lights on while using your computer?
By nekonyanta
@nekonyanta (892)
Philippines
April 4, 2009 5:23am CST
Well, I know it isn't quite a healthy practice but I prefer using my PC/laptop with the lights off. It isn't really that difficult considering that I can touch-type so I can simply rely on the screen's lighting. I feel that, that way, I can focus more on what I'm doing with my PC/laptop without getting distracted by other things. Also, it's much more fun watching videos and stuff, kind of like having you own mini-theater. However, it may cause more eye strain than otherwise.
Any thoughts? 
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71 responses
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I turn them all off except a desk light that I have by my computer. There is no sense in lighting the whole room.
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@fit4lifein07 (719)
• United States
13 Apr 09
I can type without light but i usually leave the light on and use it to write in my notebook i usually multi task
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
10 Apr 09
I do leave the lights on when I'm using the computer. It's part of the healthy habits that I formed - it's more healthy for the eyes if the environment is twice as bright as the computer screen, you see :)
Thanks for the response on my discussion!
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@minniemadz (499)
• Philippines
7 Apr 09
I had my lights off! Supporting Earth Hour everyday. :D
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@Cajunhellcat (2073)
• United States
6 Apr 09
Off and on about equal it depends on how I feel
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@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
26 Apr 09
I always have a light on when I am on the computer. I don't trust my typing NOT to have a light on!! I generally have the television on as well, usually listening to music, but sometimes a program or sports, but I don't always pay any attention to it. I think I have it on just for the noise that it supplies.
@yushen1008 (357)
• Philippines
5 Apr 09
i rather have lights on while using my computer. coz i tend to stay up to 8 straight hours using my pc, it kinda strain my eyes with lights off so i prefer to have lights on. but actually, its dim light.
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@jsitko (1169)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I need to have the lights on when I am on my desktop. I need to see the keys once in a while, plus if the lights are off and all I have for light is the screen, my eyes get tired faster and sometimes I will get a head ache. If I am on my laptop, Ido not need the lights on because my laptop has a little light on the top of it when it is opened.
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I don't leave the lights on because I do not look at the keys, so it seems silly to have the light on. My dining room and living room are one huge room so there is one lamp on in the living room, but that is it. I am usually at the dining room table, unless I feel like watching tv at the same time and then I put it on my lap on the couch.
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@greeneyedlady (1439)
• Netherlands
6 Apr 09
I can also use the computer in the dark as I also am a touch typist but I find when it is dark outside I need to have at least the small desk lamp on as it is does strain my eyes to the point that I get headaches if I stay at it too long without the little light. 
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@buildagreatsite (106)
• United States
5 Apr 09
In my younger days, I would have had the lights off. Watching movies etc... seemed to be more interesting with the lights off. Now that I am older, I have to have the lights on, otherwise, it hurts my eyes. If it wasn't for my eyes, I would still have the lights off.:)
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@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
5 Apr 09
I leave the lights on unless it is day time and light outside. I am afraid of eyestrain and besides I want to make sure that I am typing correctly, I do not have that big a screen and I do not get distracted that often. Besides I would rather see videos on a large screen.
Those little screens on the lap-top are are bit too small for me.
@vicky30 (4766)
• India
6 Apr 09
I always keep the lights on when using the computer
.I cannot see the keyboard without the light.Even the light from the monitor is not enough.Many people say it will strain our eyes working that way.I am already wearing spectacles and would not like to spoil it further but improve it.If i am watching a movie on the computer then i would prefer to keep the light off as it is nice and interesting to watch.
.I cannot see the keyboard without the light.Even the light from the monitor is not enough.Many people say it will strain our eyes working that way.I am already wearing spectacles and would not like to spoil it further but improve it.If i am watching a movie on the computer then i would prefer to keep the light off as it is nice and interesting to watch.1 person likes this
@connieconstance (134)
• China
6 Apr 09
Usually, I use my computer with the light on. I don't like the dark. And with the light, my eyes would be more comfortable. Well, somtimes I would turn the light off, just when it was too late and other people in the room had been sleeping.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
6 Apr 09
Sometimes the light in the room can create a glare on the monitor screen and that bothers my eyes and in that instance I will turn the light off. At night I will turn the light off sometimes as well because I plan to wind down and get ready for bed.
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@csrobins (1120)
• United States
6 Apr 09
I am usually around other people who prefer to have light, or I have papers or something else I need to read too so I can't. But yes, it does help keep me focused and awake. In college I did that a lot in my bed when my roommate would be asleep-it feels so cozy. I always do it when watching a movie.
