These nighttime helpers will deepen your slumber and take the pain out of waking.—Joe Lindsey
1. F.lux
Staring at your computer screen after dark? Research shows that the monitor’s light can mess with your sleep. This app goes beyond simple dimming and adjusts color temperature to match ambient conditions—cool blue-and-white by day, warm yellows at night.
WIRED Mac, PC, and Linux. Dead-simple controls.
TIRED Changes color profile, so not ideal for graphic designers. Nighttime settings are tough to dial in. Free, F.lux
Rating: 6 out of 10