Problem with my Study

Emma B

Ok this is a bit of a random one. I recently did a blog post on where I write and have since decided I really need to get my finger out and actually use my study so here I am!

I had a mass tidy up, reshuffle, dust and I am now sat at my lovely ikea desk in a comfy chair on my laptop with a really really frustrating problem. The reflection on my laptop! Looking at the screen I can just see a major reflection of myself. Probably because my desk is in front of the window maybe???

I don't want to have a major furniture reshuffle if it's not going to solve the problem but what is the best way to solve my lighting problem. What is the best computer/desk position??

Told you it was random :-)

samperkins

What about some venetian blinds? Then you can adjust how much light comes in through the window. Give it a go with a blanket first, see if lack of light really does remove the reflection before spending money! It is what I would do.

doodle

if you've got a laptop with a glossy screen (which most seem to be) then you will get a reflection of something wherever you site it. the best solution is a laptop with a matt finish screen which isn't much help I know...try furthest away from light source with a window in front of you rather than behind

Neph

I have a similar problem in my studio, because it is a small room and a big window, the only way round it I have found is a venetian blind.

Emma B

Ah bum! Doesn't look like there's an easy solution. I am currently facing the window straight on so the screen is facing me and was hoping if I moved the desk so it was side on (I heard somewhere that was what you were supposed to do with lighting) it would solve the problem, I just don't want to enlist furniture moving help if it's not going to work :-(

Lizy

My desk is just to the right of a window with tropical sun coming in. I have made a sheer black curtain - it cuts down the glare without taking away the light. Try it.

Liz

How about a stand for your laptop so the screen is in between you and the window, and the light is not reflecting off your face don onto the screen. Then use a separate keyboard. It wouldn't cost that much.

My computer is in front of the window in my study, but it is a desktop computer so the light does not shine in on my face and so all I see is the screen.

norcot

My desk faces south and is just under a large window. Needless to say we have to close the curtains on a bright day to see the screen.

Mrs Bear

My desk is under a Velux. I have the computer off to one side, but I have the same reflection problem - there's me, looking back. I have a blackout blind which I leave down until the sun has shifted a bit.
If the sun's on you, you will naturally be reflected in anything darker. Going to have to move, I think.

heather

Couldn't you try an anti-glare screen protector?
Thay have loads on Aamazon at various prices so there should be one to fit your laptop.
I think they click-on/click-off so it you could just take it off when you want to use your laptop on the go.

Marc.B

use pen and paper and to hell with the laptop!!!

Woll22

Apart from knowing an awful joke associated with venetian blinds, probably do in the next section, draw a curtain across.

Amberini

right i kinda need some help i have this paper to wright on anything i want to but i have no idea what to wright about when it comes to wrighting my head just blanks can anyone help me !!!!!!!!!

Emma B

Well curtains closed is certainly an improvement, more or less erases the problem completely, now I'm just missing that view...