So, I’ve been messing around with my setup lately, trying to get things just right. You know, the eternal quest for the perfect workspace. I finally decided to tackle the lighting situation for my secondary monitor. I use it mostly for Lightroom Classic, and the glare was driving me nuts.
First, I tried just adjusting the brightness on the monitor itself. Nope. Still got that annoying reflection from the window. Then, I thought about moving my desk, but that’s a whole production I wasn’t ready for.
Finding a Solution
I remembered seeing some folks online using these monitor light bars. Seemed like a simple enough idea – a light that sits on top of your monitor and shines down, reducing glare and supposedly making things easier on the eyes. I figured, why not give it a shot?
I did some quick browsing and grabbed one that seemed decent. Nothing fancy, just a basic model with adjustable brightness and color temperature. When it arrived, I was eager to setup.
The Setup Process
The setup was a breeze. It just clipped onto the top of my monitor, no tools needed. I plugged it into a USB port on my computer, and bam, instant light.
- Step 1: Unbox the light bar.
- Step 2: Clip it onto the monitor.
- Step 3: Plug it in.
- Step 4: Adjust the brightness and color temperature.
Did it Work?
I fiddled with the brightness and color temperature settings for a bit until I found something that felt comfortable. And you know what? It actually made a noticeable difference. The glare was significantly reduced, and my eyes felt way less strained, especially when I was working in Lightroom Classic with all those dark interface elements.
I spent the entire evening working in Lightroom and edited about two dozen wedding reception photos.
Honestly, I’m pretty happy with this little upgrade. It’s not some revolutionary change, but it’s definitely made my workspace more comfortable and functional. If you’re struggling with glare on your monitor, especially if you use Lightroom Classic a lot, I’d say a monitor light bar is worth checking out.
