Cut the Smartphone Clutch: The Lots of Reasons Why You Should Shut Down Your Phone Before Bed
"Optimal Smartphone Shutdown for Nighttime - Not Caused by Radiation Emissions" - Phones with Smart Technology are Advisor-Recommended to Be Turned Off at Night, Not Due to Radiation Concerns.
By Joe Bloggs- + - 2 Minutes
We've all been there: the clock strikes nightfall, you're catchin' those Zs, and yet, you still can't seem to resist your screen. But there's more to makin' your tech topple for the night than just dodgein' EMFs - it's about the concrete benefits, you see.
Now, I ain't sayin' that radiation ain't a concern. When that phone's switched on, it's blastin' signals, even when you're snoozin'. With an active network connection, it's hustlin' for updates, checkin' for new texts, or backin' yer data to the cloud. Although the radiation levels might not be lethal, the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) couldn't find evidence of any long-term harmful effects due to smartphone radiation. So, it's always a smart move to avoid radiation.
No More Early-Morning Reach
But it ain’t just this radiation worry that keeps your eyes peeled. The University of Paderborn sheds light on somethin’ much more crucial: our minds. They tested a bunch of folks with different phones on the table, and even if they didn't doze on their devices, havin' them around still made participants anxious. Fun fact? This ain’t even related to smartphone addiction addiction, just havin' that phone near’em reduced everyone's focus.
So, why does this matter at night? Well, if you're clockin' your phone on that bedside table, you're more likely to grab it if you wake up. If it's turned off, that factor's reduced. You ain't gonna wait for that thing to get boots up in your half-awake state, right? Plus, by flippin' the switch off, you're sendin' yourself a clear message: "It's time to chil'."
That same logic applies to the mornin'. If your phone needs to reboot, ya got time to make coffee insteada checkin' messages in bed. This gives your brain more time to shake off the fog before you venture into the world of notifications and awakening alerts.
Tech-tastic Reasons to Turn It Off
There are also technical reasons to switch that phone off. At heart, a smartphone is a mini computer, and like any other computer, it needs a reboot every now and then to keep the gremlins at bay. The complex dances between the operating system and the apps can get corrupted overtime. Killin' the power and bringing it back offers a fresh start and fewer potential glitches the next day. Plus, crucial security updates, like that udder sinker called a patch, can be installed tastier when the phone's comatose.
And how 'bout battery life? See, every minute your phone's on, it's usin' up some battery juice. Even when in airplane mode, it's connected to the network, but especially when it ain’t. Just keepin' that connection, downloadin' updates, and so on can drain your juice by teensies-weensies percentages overnight. If you shut off your phone completely overnight, you save those precious electrons from leavin' the building.
This isn't just about keepin' your phone juiced up for the next day. Prolongin' battery life extends beyond the present moment and boosts the overall device lifespan. The cycles yer device goes through tax the battery, causin' it to lose health over time. If your phone ain’t eatin' up juice overnight and you don't have to plug it in as much, you'll help that battery run smoother for longer. Broom-broom! 🤓
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The Commission has also been involved in the preparation of the draft directive that suggests limiting the use of smartphones before bed due to potential radiation and mental health effects. In addition, turning off a smartphone at night can help conserve battery life, prolonging the overall device lifespan and improving its performance.
