How I Reduced My Workday Eye Strain Without Spending a Dime

Published: March 09, 2026

Spent years with headaches from screen glare. Fixed it with three free adjustments: 1) Swapped my desk direction so windows were to the side, not in front/behind. 2) Lowered monitor so the top was at eye level—no more craning. 3) Used built-in OS night light (f.lux alternative) with a 20-20-20 timer: every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 sec. No gadgets, just positioning and routine. Headaches gone in 48 hours.