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On Decorating Your Computer Room?

Posted by Cliff on from the neon-lights-and-fractal-posters dept.

jaxle asks: "I wanted to ask the Slashdot crowd what they have in their computer rooms to make it less... dreary. I love having windows, but like me, for many of us I don't think that is an option. I have most of my computer stuff in the basement, and I find that my eyes usually get sore and I can't stand being down there any longer. So far I have a fish tank that I got recently which adds a nice ambiance to the room. I am planning on buying some plants too in the near future. Any body else have ideas or tell us how you decorate your computer room. Also, what kind of lighting most represents real sunlight?"

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  1. Suggestion: by nekdut · · Score: 5, Funny

    I love having windows, but like me, for many of us I don't think that is an option.

    Easy solution: Use linux!! =)

    1. Re:Suggestion: by Tumbleweed · · Score: 5, Funny

      Clearly, he needs a SUN box. :)

  2. Velux by Arc04 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I would personally move out of the basement, and into a loft conversion room if you have one. You can then install a Velux window - great for getting lots of natural light into the room, and then you can have a cool motorised blind for when it gets too sunny that you can rig up to your PC and then control via a temp/sunlight sensor :):)

    Although you have realised the benefits of natural light, no artifical light will ever be as good, so make the effort and get yourself into a nice, light room!

    Arc

    PS: Oblig Simpsons quote: "Ahhh! Natural Light- get it off me, get it off me!" [Barney]

  3. Computer room art by TheCovenant · · Score: 5, Funny

    I generally use old computer parts, empty beer bottles, and dust to decorate my computer room.

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  4. sunlight... by aldjiblah · · Score: 5, Funny

    what kind of lighting most represents real sunlight?

    real sunlight. get out some.

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