With computers and technology’s conquest over the Earth, we cannot ask the question: is all of this helping us or is it destroying us?

Humanity has always been trying to outdo itself, to do something better than the day before.

This is how we ended up in such a prospering world with so many modern technologies.

We can even speak of A.I. (artificial intelligence) nowadays!

Something that hasn’t even been invented some decades ago.

We have gadgets that turn on/off the lights when we tell them to.

That is definitely helpful at certain moments.

Still, why should there be such A.I.s for a task as little as turning on/off the lamps?

Little by little the robots are taking over.

And with the technology’s takeover, is there any humanity left?

Or are we already becoming one with the robots?

Without a doubt, the computer has become a part of the life of humans with the idea to help.

At first for executing small calculations until, today, they almost rule the world.

Nobody can imagine a world without computers and the new generations are born with smartphones in their hands.

Why computers help us?

Computers make life easier.

They do many tasks instead of us and can operate with a lot of data at the same time.

They have no problems with calculating big numbers and complex equations.

Computers are improving economics and connect various people around the globe.

Many important things depend on computers nowadays. Like online banking, for example.

Almost all people make their living by sitting in front of a computer monitor.

And computers allow working from home, too, which lowers the number of commuters.

You can work for a company that is in another country from the comfort of your home.

Compared to the last century, people nowadays have so many options to grow.

And let’s not forget that some machines and robots can replace people in their workplaces, which lowers the probability of injuries and mistakes.

Computers help for creating one huge online community and keep people together.

You can check out the latest news within some clicks.

And social media is a new way of living where anything is possible.

You can explore and see the world through the Internet.

Plus, there are limitless resources for free education online.

Many universities have a free-to-reach base with educational material for anybody.

And language learning has never been easier!

And relationships from distance just became a bit more endurable with instant messages and face chats.

You can make friends from all over the world and meet new people that like the same things you do.

Moreover, computers are ecological.

More and more archives are transferred to online store clouds.

This means that there is less and less paperwork.

And if a document in on a computer, there is a small chance of it to be lost or damaged.

Now you can pay your bills online, without the need to wait in queues.

But doesn’t it all sound too fast to you? Are we ready for this?

Why computers destroy humanity?

The more humans get used to computers doing their work, the more robotized they will become.

There are tiny robots that can control all the functions in your modern house.

You can get back home and have the rooms already warmed up and your television going.

Yes, this saves some time and time is precious.

But it doesn’t save the person inside you and makes you learn up to rely on computers.

But that is not all. Can a computer take over art and creativity?

Can computers create and invent stuff on their own?

Well, modern artificial intelligence robots are going that way.

There is software that writes movie scripts and another that invents music.

They are not perfect, but it is a prove that soon robots will learn to do everything that humans can.

And aren’t these abilities only human traits?

To be creative, to make art, to draw, to be imaginative… Think about this!

Health issues caused by computers

It is no surprise that computers have a bad influence on your health.

They immobilize people and this leads to obesity and movement problems.

But most of all, computers harm humans’ eyes.

Still, there isn’t a computer that doesn’t emit blue light which is deeply ruining your eyesight.

The blue light ‘s specifications allow it to reach deep into the eyeball and hurt the retina.

Excessive amounts of blue light radiation can cause diseases like:

• red eyes
• dry eyes
• macular degeneration
• insomnia
• headaches, and so on

Fortunately, there are some methods you can use to lower the impact that the blue light has on your eyes.

You can cut down the time you use your computer or phone, buy computer glasses, or install a blue light filter for PC.

Iris is a blue light filter for PC that can be installed easily on your computer.

It filters the blue light on your screen so that it is becoming more eye-friendly.

Iris reduces stress and helps with insomnia, so you won’t feel like a zombie anymore.

Can there be a balance?

Of course, there is a benefit from the computers, but also you can benefit from the real meaningful life.

Computers help a lot of disabled people and A.I. can save lives.

This is why we cannot turn our backs on computers, but we can learn how to be people again.

We can try to live out our lives and forget for some time about likes, reactions, and followers.

The world is out there and is waiting for us to explore it.

Go out and make a conversation instead of chatting all day or watching videos.

Go to a camping night with friends and listen to some music from a good old radio.

Find time to spend with real people, not with pixels.

There is no need to be harsh about computers, but we should find a balance between real life and life online.

Author: Yoana Borisova
Publisher: Kalina Shushlina

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As freaky as it sounds, the year has almost gone by and Christmas will be knocking on our doors in a month and a half.

We all know that Christmas equals gift-giving season and we love this time of the year just because of it.

Snow is mostly awful (when it does not come to skiing) but the coziness of the Christmas spirit warms our hearts.

Now it is the perfect time to start thinking about the gifts you will surprise your loved ones with.

Introduction

It is very likely to know a computer geek or to be one yourself.

So there are 2 options: you do not have a clue what is going on or you do not know what else to buy already.

In order to make it easy for you, whatever your situation is, we have collected some of the coolest gifts you can get for the computer geek in your life.

Open your mind and make sure to have fun in the process!

Oh, as for the budget – we have something for every pocket!

Top 15 gifts for computer geeks

We imagined what we would like to become as a present if we were computer geeks.

This is how the following list was created.

The presented gifts seemed the most intriguing to us and we hope that you will find them such too!

Now diving straight into it:

1. My Arcade Retro Arcade Machine Handheld Gaming System

If your computer geek is into gaming, he or she will probably love this!

This machine lets you go back to the era of retro gaming at any time and place since it is portable.

The gaming system comes with 200 built-in games and it requires no expensive game console.

Categories vary from playing forest adventure and tennis to Wonder ball and bug catcher.

It is suitable for computer geeks of all ages between 3 and 103!

Buy it on Amazon here.

2. ThinkGeek Star Wars R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set

We all have a friend who is a big Star Wars lover and this measuring cup set is definitely the perfect gift for them!

It looks like R2-D2 and it comes with a body, built from 4 measuring cups of ¼, ⅓, ½ and 1 cup.

The arms of R2-D2 are detachable and turn into nested measuring spoons of ¼, ½, one teaspoon and ⅓ tablespoon.

The dome is both ½ cup and 1 tablespoon. It is important not to microwave them or put them in the dishwasher!

However, the material of the measuring cup set is of high quality since it is made of food-grade ABS plastic which is BPA-free.

How cool is that!

Buy it on Amazon here.

In addition to the Star Wars measuring cup set, you can get your Star Wars lover a Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot.

You can guide your Robot by using a tablet or a smartphone.

It can also recognize your arm movements and gestures, as well as understand your voice commands.

Buy it on Amazon here.

Last but not least for the Star Wars geeks – Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Alarm Clock and Star Wars Lightsaber Chopsticks.

Kids and adults love LEGO equally which makes the Darth Vader Alarm Clock an ideal gift for all ages!

It is digital and its arms and legs move.

The Star Wars Lightsaber Chopsticks come in 4 colours and you can carry them everywhere with you since they easily fit in your pocket.

You will surely impress all of your friends with the bright and fun chopsticks!

Buy the alarm clock here and the chopsticks here.

3. Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Cooperative Deck Building Card Game

Harry Potter fans should not feel forgotten!

This card game lets you play as your favourite character from the series (Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Neville Longbottom) to defend the magical world from evil forces.

The game set contains over 140 cards and offers 7 different adventures, giving you the opportunity to advance your skills.

While you go deeper into the game, you will find yourself in more challenging adventures and will unlock new secrets.

The Harry Potter card game is perfect for 2-4 Harry Potter fans and their themed parties!

Buy it on Amazon here.

4. TrackR Bravo

If the computer geek in your life is so consumed by games that he or she tends to forget some essentials when leaving the house, this is the most suitable gift for them!

This device is super light which allows you to attach it to everything.

It uses Bluetooth technology to detect items in the near area – up to 100 feet away.

For example, you can place it on the back of your keys or wallet and simply use the TrackR App when you can not find them.

The device will ring and voila!

You can even set it to remind you that you forget something – if you have placed the device on a wallet and try to leave the house without it, your phone will alert you.

Buy it on Amazon here.

5. ICE Portable Wireless Floating Bluetooth Speaker

It is really convenient to have a Bluetooth speaker but having a floating one is the next level of coolness.

It spins above a magnetic base and has a special sound guide cone designed to increase 3D surround effect.

You can connect your device via Bluetooth.

Buy it on Amazon here.

6. Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset – 64GB by Oculus

This Virtual Reality Headset works with over 1000 apps which lets you meet up with your friends in virtual reality, watch shows or concerts of your favourite stars.

No additional devices are needed in order to move into virtual reality.

The speakers are built directly into the headset.

The Oculus headset is lightweight so that you can take it anytime, anywhere.

Buy it on Amazon here.

7. AirSelfie AS2, Pocket Size Selfie Flying Camera

You totally know a person who takes pictures and selfies all day, every day.

Good news – we have found you the right gift for them!

This tiny (pocket-size) camera can be connected with your phone and lets you take HD photos from above.

From an intuitive app, you can control it and capture photos or videos which can be easily shared.

The flying camera comes with a leather carrying case so it can always be with you!

Buy it on Amazon here.

8. nuraphone — Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Earbuds, Creates Personalized Sound for You

Okay, we believe that this one will impress every – single – body.

Have you heard about earphones that automatically adapt the sound to your hearing?! No? Well, now you have.

The first time you turn the nuraphone on, it plays a short series of tones.

Based on the tiny sound your inner ear produces in response, the nuraphone knows what tones your ears are more or less sensitive to.

This way you will hear your favourite songs like never before!

The nuraphone has won several innovation awards like CES 2018 Best Innovation Award.

Buy it on Amazon here.

9. Omegon Universe2go Planetarium

We have given a few gift suggestions for Star Wars lovers but here is something for all astronomy and space travel enthusiasts.

If you or a friend of yours love the night and the stars, simply hold the Planetarium up to your eyes.

It has 8 different models and 3 hours of full audio explanations about the celestial objects.

The Omegon Universe2go is perfect for both novices and experts, as well as for children who are 8 years or older.

Buy it on Amazon here.

10. Corsair Dark Core RGB SE

Your computer geek definitely deserves a comfortable mouse since it probably feels like a part of his hand.

The Corsair Dark Core RGB SE has a contoured shape and charges wirelessly.

It is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X systems.

Buy it on Amazon here.

11. Stainless Steel Keycaps

The WASD part of the keyboard is essential for every gamer.

Therefore we suppose that he will be quite glad to make it shine.

The Fitlink FPS & MOBA Gaming Keycaps are compatible with all mechanical keyboards.

They are wear-resistant, no fading and will look good for a long period of time even if used regularly.

Buy in on Amazon here.

12. Sony Playstation Console Shaped Bifold Wallet

Does your computer geek love the old days and retro vibes?

If so, this Playstation Console Shaped wallet is what is missing in his life.

It includes a note and card slots, zip-up coin pocket and Playstation logo.

Buy it on Amazon here.

13. The Oregon Trail Handled Game

It will be no surprise if a computer geek is a big fan of this classic game.

Since it may be hard to play it on modern computers, this handy version is an amazing option!

It has authentic 80’s graphics and sounds.

Buy it on Amazon here.

14. Super NES Classic

The Super NES Classic has the same look as the 90’s console but it is a bit smaller.

Besides, it comes loaded with 21 games, including Super Mario Kart and Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting! Every 90’s kid will absolutely love to get the Super NES Classic as a gift, making all the others jealous!

Buy it on Amazon here.

15. Game Boy Watch

As you may have noticed, we are getting nostalgic here. Our last offer is the Game Boy Watch with the retro Game Boy design and digital display.

The original buttons of the game are used to set the time, date and alarm.

It is 100% sure it will impress all Game Boy and Nintendo lovers!

Buy it on Amazon here.

A bonus top gift: Iris

Our software is a perfect gift for all seasons since blue light is always emitted from our screens.

If you buy Iris for yourself or your loved ones you will help them become happier, as well as healthier.

And who does not want both for the people he loves?

Get Iris on our website and use your computer without worries even in the evening. Iris has a few different modes, suited for your needs – whether it be reading, gaming or else.

Conclusion

Our list is a compilation of the coolest gifts for computer geeks for 2019.

Normally, some of them are a bit more expensive than you would like.

Nevertheless, we strongly believe that the money is going to be worth it since the gadgets are designed to last long.

We hope that we have made the choice for a Christmas, birthday or whatever the occasion is present (slightly) easier for you!

Now go back to the list, take a closer look and consider what will be best for you or the computer geek in your life!

And may the force be with you!

Author: Ilina Stoyanova

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Choosing gifts for gamers is not so difficult as you might think.

Gamers like everything nerdy or gaming-related.

They love collecting various fandom merchandise and their home is usually all covered with it.

However, if you want to get on the next level with buying the best gift for your gamer friend you are in the right place!

In general, what are the best gifts for gamers?

Gifts should be upgrading the gamer’s overall experience.

Consider something new, shiny and totally awesome!

Yet, be careful when you consider buying something that your gamer already has.

Maybe they will not want to separate from it, just because you have bought them a new one.

This doesn’t apply for when you buy them the newest playing console, though. In this case, your gaming friend is going to be on cloud nine and love you endlessly.

Getting back to the topic, every gamer has specific needs concerning, for example, display size, hardware, colors, etc.

For this reason, to avoid awkward moments and please your gamer at most, take a look at these suggestions for gifts for gamers!

Virtual Reality Headset

What is a better gaming experience than the ‘real’ virtual reality?

VR headsets turn off the outer world and let us get into the game.

This makes the particular game feel almost like a real-life experience.

VR headsets vary from cheap, middle class, and high-end headsets.

It all depends on the experience you desire.

The cheapest seats are indeed cheap, but made of cardboard and not at all comfortable.

While the specially made for gaming VR headsets have head straps and are comfortable enough to carry for hours of gaming.

Of course, the different prices predict specific resolution qualities and graphics.

The rule when it comes to gaming is the more expensive it is, the better.

Convention tickets

Gamers love meeting with other gamers. (Unless in combats…)

Conventions are the most colored festivals around the globe where all nerds meet, including gamers.

Conventions are fun and chaotic but provide a wide range of panels, popular and international guests, merch, and wide-known brands that make games and gaming accessories.

Gamers would love to see free-to-test new technologies and be in a place where there are all of their favorite brands, youtube gamers, and live brawls.

Retro gaming-related stuff

A lot of gamers started their hobbies at a young age with games like Super Mario and Pacman.

Nowadays, when old arcade and electronic games are extinct, many seek out for sentimental items to remind them of the good old days.

You could survey your friend about the way he/she became a gamer and what hooked him/her up.

Subscriptions and gift cards

Subscriptions are sometimes essential to get in touch with the best games.

And often, subscriptions are a discomfort to pay.

A gamer would be more than glad his subscriptions to be paid by somebody else.

Gift cards are also very good options for a gift for gamers.

If you are really struggling to choose what to buy, gift cards are your best friends!

Ask your gamer about his/her favorite shops and check out if they sell gift cards or vouchers.

Portable Power Bank

Gamers, who play on their phones battle with low battery more than necessary.

Present them with extra battery life! Some power banks work on laptops, too.

First, choose the best option of power capacity that is enough for the needs of the device, no more or less.

Second, check if the outputs and inputs are compatible with the device that it will be used with.

And lastly, make sure the power bank is portable.

Books about games

Many games have novels, that are based on them.

Also, there are tons of handbooks that help gamers level up and provide extra information that can be hardly found online.

Moreover, such books often have stunning illustrations and concept art inside them.

Therefore, many editions are like collectibles… and as expensive as them.

Mini refrigerator

Imagine that you are in the middle of an important brawl and you are in the need of a refreshing drink.

However, the kitchen is not close enough.

A mini-fridge is the solution to this problem.

It is enough for several drinks or small snacks to keep the gamer’s wellbeing during a long series.

Surely, they are going to be very thankful for such a gift.

And even more, if you fill the mini-fridge for them.

Clothing

Gamers love comfortable clothes like hoodies and warm pajamas.

Our advice is not to just buy any hoodie or pajamas, but to look out for hoodies with witty inscriptions and pajamas with funny patterns.

As well as that, these pixel maniacs would be happy to wear in public cool gamer t-shirts or merch.

Sound installation

Surround systems are not only for home theatre.

A good sound installation – that includes a front, rear and center speakers, and a subwoofer – would provide ultimate gaming experience.

Surround sound systems do not necessarily need to be bought from gaming stores.

They could simply be found in every electronics store.

Gaming chair and other gaming furniture

Furnish your gaming friend’s room to look like out of this world.

Dim it out, install LED lamps and get some special “gaming” furniture.

Such are gaming chairs that are specially designed to be ergonomic and comfortable for long hours of sitting.

Gaming hardware

Gaming hardware is usually expensive but for sure it is worth it!

This hardware is made for faster response times and heavy graphics.

In addition to this, gaming hardware has a remarkable design!

If you are considering to buy gaming hardware, there is a choice of heaps of keyboards, mouses, headphones and microphones, and monitors.

Iris -The blue light filter for displays

And when we talk about monitors, we cannot skip the blue light topic.

Blue light is radiated from every tech that has a display.

Blue light is harmful to human eyes and causes eye strain and vision damage.

Gamers spend all of their time staring in that screen, therefore they are known for their constant red eyes.

Iris is a software that blocks out the blue light and doesn’t interrupt the ongoing game.

It combines healthfulness and enjoyment.

For this reason, Iris is one of the best gifts for gamers.

Last words

Do not forget that being healthy is the most important thing, therefore this should be one of the main factors that you follow and consider when buying gifts for gamers.

It is best to combine efficiency with pleasure.

Author: Yoana Borisova

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Introduction

I think we all are aware that technology takes a big part in our lives.

But even before them, there was always something, created by humans, that made a big change in people’s everyday life. This includes innovations in medicine.

Even nowadays, being a doctor or a scientist comes with financial security and plenty of opportunities.

But what would happen if we combine the fastest growing industry with one that has always been needed?

Apps, device sand software

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about something, that combines medicine and technology?

Well, these are things that most of us use every day.

We have watches that we use when training, apps that check if we have done enough physical training for the day.

There are different types of apps for calorie tracking, etc.

We can share this information when we visit our doctor. These are devices and apps that make our lives a lot easier.

There are different types of software, created in the last years.

Their main idea is to keep us healthy in away.

For example, the main purpose of Iris is to protect our eyes from blue light and keep the normal functions in our body.

3D printing

At this point, all of us have heard about 3D printing technology.

It may sound a little scary but actually this is something that has helped doctors all over the world.

Nowadays we use 3D printing to create human body parts, hearing aids, dental devices and even to replace skin and organs.

Think about what would be the next step, if we are already able to create human body parts and organs?

Bearing in mind that we live in a certain era and people have always been …well, people, there is one question that comes in our minds.

How many of us are able to use that type of “service”?

Unfortunately, we know the answer, and we know that this type of “service” is not something all of us can afford.

Hopefully, in the future things change.

Robots and artificial intelligence

The 3D printing leads us to our next, very interesting stop.

Artificial intelligence is something used for a base for a lot of American sci-fi movies.

Most of the times the ending is scary and leads to robots controlling our planet, humankind – destroyed and so on, and so on.

Well, in the healthcare industry there is no place for fear of technologies.

It’s actually the other way around.

In the latest researches, it’s actually proven that AI (artificial intelligence) can diagnose more accurately strokes, skin cancer, heart and eye diseases.

And what about the robots?

Well, we will always need human doctors and surgeons but at the end of the day, they are people.

People make mistakes. Using robots in surgeries can lead to better results, fewer mistakes, more precise cuts.
Again this is something that helps surgeons, not replace them.

At least for now.

Virtual reality

The great minds on our planet come up with big, life-changing ideas all the time.

What is the latest one that can be used in the healthcare industry?

The so-called VR headsets can be used to train healthcare workers.

How? They immerse themselves in different simulated scenarios.

This way future doctors and nurses become more confident, more practical, and just better and faster at making decisions. Isn’t this what we all expect when we visit a hospital?

And this is not all!

Scientists in Boston have developed glasses that allow doctors to see inside patients’ bodies.

For this, they use data from scans. Again, this is an innovation that helps not only specialists but patients as well.

Telemedicine

In Telemedicine people can transmit information regarding their health to a doctor.

And they don’t have to wait in front of the doctor’s office for hours.

Have you heard about medical tourism?

If a patient wants a second opinion or if they really need some help from a doctor that lives in another continent, what is the first step they can take?

Buy a plane ticket? Well, no.

There are apps that allow you to contact a doctor in any part of the world to get a diagnosis.

This is also connected to our next innovation.

Electronic Health Records

You know how, when you are sick, and you need to go to 2 or 3 different specialists for a diagnosis, you have to take with you all of the papers that you have with your test results, prescriptions. 

This just makes things harder and more annoying.

Yes, let me introduce you to Electronic Health Records!

These records consist of a patient’s tests, surgeries, diagnosis, medical history, allergies. Yes, all of this.

The good part is that they can access them right away, so you don’t have to wait.

The specialist will be able to get this data more easily and see if there has been made a mistake with your diagnosis.

This makes the whole process a lot easier and not so painfully annoying for the ill patient, and all of this, thanks to technology.

Using this data, doctors will be able to contact each other faster and discuss any of the problems they could find in your record.

5G

In the future 5G will make it possible for surgeons to perform operations, using a robot, from another continent. How great is that!

If just for a second we erase all of our memories, connected to scary sci-fi movies, we will actually find all of this very amusing.

People in the past were dying from the plague, for example, and this is something that can’t happen today.

Innovations are here to help us.

They show us how beautiful the human brain is because after all, we, humans, create this magic called technology.

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And if you are seeking gifts for programmers, who is a relative or a loved one, then check out the ideas we are giving you in this article!

Where to look out for gifts for programmers?

It is not so difficult to find gifts for programmers, for we are living in such technological days, that there is literally everything out there!

Moreover, programmers can easily steal computer merchandise from gamers, for whom there are many well designed and useful items.

You could search for a gifts for programmers in every specialized gaming store or simply online on computer tech sites.

Do not go for second-hand items or buy something you do not see good feedback about.

Now, take a look at these ten super ideas for presents:

Laptop bag/backpack

A good laptop backpack should be reliable and chosen to suit the user’s needs.

They vary from ergonomic, stylish, carry-all, etc.

When looking for one, first of all, make sure the bag fits like a glove to the laptop – yours or the person you will be buying it for.

Another very considerable aspect of a good laptop backpack is that whether it is resistant to water.

If the one carrying the bag is using public transport or has a great possibility to be caught by rain, water resistance is essential for keeping the laptop safe.

Also, make sure that it is made of high-quality materials and has some warranty.

Usually, laptops and their hardware – like mouses, earphones, speakers, etc. – are heavy to carry and the laptop bag’s straps have to be strong enough to last long.

A good set of headphones

A programmer could find the best purpose of a headphone set by himself.

He or she could use them to listen to music while working or for relaxing while having a break.

The vital thing that you should consider about headphones is whether they have to be wired (connected to the laptop/pc with a cable) or wireless (connected via Bluetooth).

A plus to the good set of headphones is sound isolation, thus the programmer could get concentrated more easily and this quality is going to be highly appreciated.

In addition to this, headphones must be comfortable to wear for hours and hours while the programmer works.

A good quality set of a keyboard and a mouse

Have you seen those gamer keyboards and mouses that look like some space technology and glow in magnificent colors?

Surely they are cool and everybody would like to have one.

However, stick up to full-size keyboards that have as many keys as possible.

And if you really want to get fancy, search out for keyboards with a lot of unusual additional keys that ease the use of shortcuts.

About mouses, there is as much choice to get lost in as with keyboards.

They come in every color and shape, can be wired or not (Who likes cables anymore?), can be full-size or compact sized.

There are also mouses that come with extra buttons, apart from the left- and right-click buttons and the scroll.

There could be extra buttons for opening the home menu, opening a browser, executing different actions or just anything.

A plus is when you could program the different buttons on the mouse and design them to suit your needs.

Computer glasses

Imagine working for hours in front of that display every day.

There is no doubt that you will get sore eyes and vision problems.

Everybody who works on a computer cannot avoid blue light exposure.

Blue light is being emitted from every device that has a display and is very harmful to our eyes.

Computer glasses filter blue light with special glass lenses that could both have or not any dioptre.

These special glasses are made is every good optics store by specialists.

However, there is a cheaper alternative to buying expensive computer glasses.

Iris – the blue light filter for PC

Iris is software that once installed, will remove the blue light that goes off of the computer’s display.

It works like a blue light filter.

Iris is not at all distracting and will not interfere in the coder’s work.

Moreover, Iris is going to remind you when it is time to take a break and stretch out. (Computer glasses cannot do this, can they?)

Iris is going to be appreciated by everybody who is using their computer for too long and doesn’t want to harm their eyes, not only programmers.

The program also has many other options apart from filtering blue light.

Laptop cooling pad

Many laptops overheat because of long-time usage.

In order to extend the time, you can use your laptop and safe its battery, a cooling pad may be a good solution to the problem.

When looking out for a cooling pad you will meet with two options – cooling pads with a fan/fans or without any fans.

Our advice is to choose one with fans, because they provide better airflow and work finer, despite the noise they make.

A monitor

Obviously, monitors are important and when you buy one you have to be aware of all the possible choices out there.

First and most important, define what type of monitor you would like to buy – were it a gaming monitor, professional or one for general use.

They differ in their color accuracies and response time.

Secondly, aim for a higher resolution.

The higher it is, the clearer would be the image.

Nowadays, a 1920 x 1080 (a.k.a. Full HD) is a good enough choice that provides the best quality for the price.

Of course, there are 4K monitors, too.

All the same, all monitors radiate blue light, so if you consider a monitor as a gift for programmers, we suggest to give it along with Iris – the blue light filter for PCs.

A comfortable chair or chair accessories

Programmers sit all the time while they code, therefore a comfortable chair is a must.

A good office chair should be ergonomic, so it does not damage one’s posture.

There should be comfortable supports for one’s back and arms (armrests).

If your friend coder already has a chair that he/she doesn’t want to get rid of, you could give them chair accessories.

Such are the various additional cushions, for example.

A footrest

Footrests vary from inflatable, foam, adjustable and hammock footrests for under the desk.

Footrests improve blood circulation and relieve every kind of pain, caused by improper posture.

Most of them have a nonslip surface.

In most cases, they are easy to install and are very comfortable.

Cool merch

Cool merchandise is now available for all kinds of fandoms and not only.

There is a merch for everything!

Coders could take advantage of t-shirts, mugs, laptop stickers and posters that say something funny or so true about their job.

Last words

In short, it looks like choosing gifts for programmers is not hard at all, is it?

Our code maniacs may be quiet and look like hard people to pick up a present for, but deep inside they wish someone bought something like the examples above for them.

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Have you ever thought about the technology and the impact that it has on your brain?

One of the greatest abilities that we have as human beings is to think.

This is something that makes us different from the rest of the living creatures on our planet.

Making adequate decisions, following logic and having a long term memory – all of this is possible because of the way our brain works.

But like every other muscle in our body, the brain also needs to be stimulated often.

The question is are we making enough effort nowadays to “train” our brain?

Let’s find out!

Negative influence

I remember back in high school my favorite thing to do was reading.

And it didn`t matter if the book was 200 or 600 pages long, I just loved doing it!

Even though I had a lot of homework, I somehow managed to finish a whole book just for a couple of days.

Today I need more time to complete this task, so what is the reason?

Of course, we have the obvious reasons, that take up most of our time like work and other responsibilities.

But the biggest difference is hiding in my brain, and probably in yours as well.

The keyword is concentration.

In the past children had to do two things after school – write their homework and read a couple of pages from a book.

Adults were trying to create this habit so their children could learn to concentrate at a very young age.

And obviously it worked because it helped kids focus their attention for a longer time.

This was also very good for their imagination.

Unfortunately, technology conditions the brain to pay attention to the information in a slightly different way.

For example, when we watch TV we don`t need to focus all of our attention on the screen, we can just listen to the dialogue and to something else.

This is multitasking.

This is very interesting because actually it is proven that our brain can`t focus its attention on two different things at the same time.

So it’s the same with children.

They watch TV, pay attention to the screen but don`t focus the same way that they do when they read a book.

Children`s brains nowadays are just wired in a slightly different way.

But this is not bad.

Social media

There is this modern fear in young people that they are always missing out on something.

The roots of this fear lay in social media and its impact on our mental health.

We see all of these beautiful people on Instagram or Facebook and they are living their life.

They are going to parties, concerts, traveling, going here and there.

And as proof, that they are living to the fullest, they always have a photo to post.

Now, it’s not bad to take pictures and remember happy moments, but it becomes a problem when it’s something that we feel the need to do.

Most of the time the party was not that fun anyway.

Some psychologist is saying that this creates the FOMO – fear of missing out.

It makes people scared that they are not experiencing everything that they are supposed to and creates a certain amount of pressure that can cause anxiety.

Smiley faces

Do you use a lot of emoticons when chatting?

In my brain emoticons exist since the moment I saw them, which was in 4th grade.

This means that I have been using them for more than 12 years.

And what about you?

Well, there is a published study on this matter. And the news is not good.

Unfortunately, after a couple of tests, it has been proven that the part of our brain, activated when we look at people`s faces, now reacts when seeing smileys as well.

That’s a bit scary!

Positive effects

But does technology have a positive impact on our brain?

Our kids spend a lot of time playing computer games.

And when they are not playing, they spend their time discussing the games with their friends.

Adults think that this causes young people to become violent, unsuccessful, uninterested in anything else.

Research shows that actually computer games can have a good impact on children.

It is proven that they pay more attention to the details, develop their logical thinking (it depends on the type of game), have better reflexes.

As I mentioned, social media and technology itself have a negative effect on the brain.

But this is not everything, things are never black and white.

A couple of researches show that sharing every part of our life on the internet sometimes can have a good effect.

When there is an audience, most of the times people strive to be better, kinder, more helpful, smarter, basically to bring out the best in what they are doing.

So, maybe social media can help us become more conscious and kinder.

If we manage to pay attention to the important things, surrounding us, we can actually achieve a lot in this era.

We have all of these technologies, created to make our life easier.

Also, we have access to all kinds of information around the world.

We become better in decision – making. Our children are smarter and more adaptive.

Every creation has a bad side, so maybe, next time you are reading some fake news or wondering if a photo is real or made using photoshop, remember that you have the ability to distinguish the truth from the lie.

You just need to read more, concentrate more, search for information and train your brain.

Because, well, yes, without this type of “fitness” technology will change the way you think and it might not be in a good way.

Author: Maya Peteva

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We can do a lot of things today thanks to the introduction of technology.

While it has made things easy, it also comes with certain side effects.

The fact that most technological devices make use of LED light bulbs makes them a threat to the human eyes.

LED light is a combination of different light colors and excessive exposure of the eyes to them can pose a problem.

Besides the light, there are certain unhealthy habits you also develop as a result of the constant use of digital devices that are harmful to your eyes in particular.

Excessive focus

This is more or less the foundation of all digital devices eye-related problems.

While using your phone or tablet next time, try to observe how you focus. You will observe that your focus is usually very intense.

This intense focus is particular to the use of digital devices. Reading a book from a hard note is different from reading a book from your digital device (phone, tablet, laptop) in terms of concentration.

This can really cause you to strain your eyes, headaches and some other symptoms.

Blinking less than normal

Blinking of the eyes is a very important aspect of eye health.

It is so important that nature makes it natural phenomena such that you do not have to learn it to maintain a healthy eye.

This is not usually the case when you are obsessed with digital devices.

When you use digital devices or almost any kind of technology, your high level of concentration means that you blink far lesser than you should.

Blinking is the eyes way of lubricating (by spreading a layer of tear over the eye).

Not blinking frequently enough can cause you to have sore eyes, blurry vision and so on.

Blue light and the retina

LED light is a spectrum of light but blue light tends to command a lot of attention thanks to its adverse effect on the eyes.

Blue light has the ability to go deeper into the eyes than UV light.

What is even scarier is the fact that people now use their phones in lowlight conditions as well as alarms.

This is not the best as blue light can cause muscular degradation of the eyes.

This will result in your ability to see an object at various angles.

Sometimes, it may be objects in front of you; sometimes it may be objects far away and sometimes objects not too far away.

Computer vision syndrome

This syndrome was usually particular to those working in offices and using technology often.

This is due to the fact that they expose their eyes to light from digital devices as a result of the nature of their work.

This is no longer the case as results show that everyone who uses digital devices excessively is prone to having them and it is not peculiar to office workers alone.

Signs of computer vision syndrome include but are not limited to: headaches, dry eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eye strain, itchy or watery eyes.

Conclusion

Having any of the above symptoms is not the end of the world.

You can help yourself by reducing your exposure to LED light.

You can invest in your eyes by buying the right glasses for your eye condition as well as eating properly.

Also, you can find eye protection software such as Iris that helps you protect your eyes from the adverse effects of the digital devices.

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Abi Cool is the Director of Search at Marketing Wind – (Miami SEO Company) and is an experienced SEO Outreach expert and advertisement specialist. His interests lie in Digital Marketing Management.

He is an internet marketing enthusiast and his specialty is in search engine optimization outreach and content marketing.

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We guarantee that everyone reading this falls into one of the below categories.

Stick till the end to find out what you could do to help your eyes instantly.

The Office Worker

Statistics show us that office workers tend to spend about 1,700 hours per year in front of a computer screen.

Now that’s a lot!

An average office worker is in front of a screen for about 7 hours per day and you know most of us do not take their eye breaks seriously.

And here is where it all goes terribly wrong: one in four have had to move their screen closer to them to bring their work to focus, the study shows.

Do not think you do not fit into this category because you are working from home, this is just a lie and you know it!

The Social Media Maniac

We tend to stick this label to the ‘’Millennials’’ but we all are guilty of this time-water.

There are a lot of studies devoted to revealing how poisonous social media addiction could be but we never hear about how the repetitive scrolling is damaging our eyes.

Now we all secretly believe in miracles but leaving social media is a bit of a stretch even for the hardcore believers.

The good news is that you don’t have to give up your digital social life (maybe just turn it down a notch?) because we have the solution for you!

The Gamer/Developer Guru

This is the most damaged group of brilliant people you could think of.

Here you do not need a study to know this bunch spends a tremendous amount of time without even taking their eyes off the screen.

These people need to stay focused for as much time as possible and they enter this state of mind, (or should I say the state of mindlessness) where nothing and no-one can disconnect them back into reality.

Protection

I think you got the picture so instead of going on and on with the categories and depress you further, we would like to point your attention to our solutions.

Below you can find a brief description of each of our products and how exactly it could help you.

Iris

Iris is a software for eye protection and overall health of your eyes.

What it could do for you is decrease the amount of blue light emitted from your screen, control the PWM flicker, the brightness, etc.

Iris offers a few different modes depending on your needs.

You can learn more about it from our User Guide.

Iris is a software, that reduces the amount of blue light like this:

Iris Mini

Iris Mini is a bit simpler version for the bunch who are not that tech-savvy and do not like a lot of confusing options and buttons.

Iris Micro

Iris Micro is the Super Speed hero for you. As you could guess this is a smaller-in-size Iris which makes it fast and easy. It is also available for any Operating system.

Iris Addon

Iris ADDON operates as an add-on to your website – it makes your browsing experience healthier for the eyes and much more.

We have so much more for you so head up to our Blog to find out the perfect match for you and protect your eyes

Win-win, right?

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This is the part where you’ll probably say:

“I’m in control of my technology use – my phone has no power over me”

1.Denial

. . .

2.Acceptance

Now you probably realize that we actually need help. If you still haven’t – check out these statistics:

• The smartphone is the last thing most people look at before going to bed at night (not the eyes of your loved one).
• We spend more time staring at our phones than making eye contact.
• An average person will spend more than five years of their life on social media.
• 79% of adult smartphone users have their phones with them for 22 hours a day.
• Shockingly relatable, right?

How Technology harms us

There are thousands of books and articles out there about the negative effects of technology.

We won’t bore you with that now ?

You can read more about the effect of technology on us here:

• Blue light effects
• Blue light – learn the fact and fiction behind this modern threat
• 11 Ways we strain our eyes with computers

You can also download our E-Book “What most successful people do”

Before you start your Digital Detox

First, I’ll advise you to focus on the four most important things in your life:

We tend to make a big deal out of small things.

But most emergencies are just in our head, they are imagined.

We often pretend to be super busy, always in a rush and 24 hours a day are not enough for us to do everything.

The truth is that it is way easier to be busy than to cut out the unnecessary things in your life.

It is way easier to act like you do important things than to actually start pursuing what would really make you happy.

And the Internet helps us stay busy.

Here at Iris, we think that Technology doesn’t need to be toxic.

Which is why we have dedicated our work to you – our software Iris protects your eyes in front of the screen.

Once you install it, you’ll forget about the headache and the eye pain in front of the screen

With Iris you will:

• Block the blue light
• Control the PWM flicker
• Work for hours without getting tired
• Be able to achieve more

How to have a little Digital Detox

Set an achievable target

If you decide to cut out all of your devices there is a high chance of failure.

My advice is to change one technology habit at a time. Start by removing the phone from the table during dinner.

You will be surprised how good you will feel – having a nice conversation with family and friends without being interrupted by a messenger notification.

When you get used to that you can add for example 2 hours a day during the weekends when you turn off your phone and put away all electronic devices.

Grab a book or go for a walk in the park, meet friends, draw a painting, start a new hobby, etc.

Step by step you can achieve everything – just don’t set unachievable goals because this will disappoint you.

Find a detox buddy

Detoxing yourself from technologies is just like going to the gym.

If you don’t have enough willpower you’ll probably give up soon.

Find yourself someone to motivate you and to remind you what your goal is.

Tell everyone

Let all your friends and family know that you’ll start a Digital Detox.

The more people watch you the less you’ll want to fail.

So, if you want to succeed tell your annoying friend and every time you reach for your phone he or she will be like: Weren’t you detoxing yourself?

The rule of the third

Have you heard about it?

It basically means that you divide 24 hours into three parts – 8 hours work, 8 hours sleep, 8 hours free.

40 hours of work a week are enough, there are studies that show that for creative workers more than 20 hours of work a week decrease their productivity and creativity.

No matter what – don’t overwork yourself.

If you wonder what it has to do with your digital detox if you don’t work in front of the PC – it has a lot to do with your overall well being.

Read

Most of us can’t fall asleep the second their head touches the pillow.

So we play a game on our phones or check Instagram and Facebook one last time.

Usually, it takes us 30-40 minutes.

That’s because our screens emit blue light. The blue light itself is not bad – it exists in nature.

The sky is blue and people have always watched it and it didn’t bother them.

However, it is not OK to look at a bright sky at night, right?

This is why phones in bed don’t help us fall asleep – they do the exact opposite.

The solution – grab a nice book, just like you used to do as a kid, and I am pretty sure that you will fall asleep in a minute.

Conclusion

You can also try our software for eye protection Iris that we mentioned – it blocks the blue light and improves the sleep.

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