Is it bright enough to read by?

Only close up; screens are much dimmer than lamps.

Why does my face look blue?

Pure white from screens is cool; choose a warmer color.

Does it drain the battery?

Yes, full brightness uses a lot; keep the device plugged in.

White Screen as a Light – For Video Calls, Selfies and Photos

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Turn the screen brightness to maximum, open the white screen and press Full screen. A laptop or tablet placed behind or beside your camera gives soft, even light on your face for video calls and selfies, which removes harsh shadows in a dark room. A phone works as a small fill light for close-up photos of objects. Tick Keep the screen on so it does not dim. For warmer light, pick a soft yellow or orange color instead of pure white.

Step by step

Set screen brightness to maximum.
Press Full screen and tick Keep the screen on.
Place the screen in front of you, near the camera.

At a glance

Use	Device	Tip
Video calls at night	Second laptop or tablet	Behind the webcam, at eye level
Selfies	Another phone or tablet	Hold it slightly above your face
Product photos	Phone	Close to the object, from the side

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