What is Screen Burn-In?
Screen burn-in (or image retention) is a permanent discoloration or ghosting effect on a display caused by leaving a static image on the screen for too long. While modern displays are much more resilient than old CRT monitors, devices with OLED or AMOLED screens (like many modern smartphones, tablets, and premium monitors) are still susceptible to burn-in
When the same pixels remain lit in the exact same color and brightness for hours on end, they can degrade faster than the surrounding pixels, leaving a faint shadow of the static image even when you switch to a different app
Why Does It Happen?
- Static UI Elements: Things that never move, like a clock or a status bar, are the main culprits.
- High Brightness: Running your screen at maximum brightness accelerates pixel degradation.
- Long Durations: Leaving a screen on for hours without changing the image increases the risk.
How FlipCloc Helps Prevent Burn-In
We know you love leaving FlipCloc on your desk or nightstand for hours as an aesthetic clock or a focus timer. That's why we've engineered it with advanced screen protection features so you can leave it running worry-free
Unlike a basic static image, FlipCloc employs several techniques specifically designed to mitigate the risks associated with OLED and AMOLED displays
Pixel Shifting Technology
FlipCloc subtlely shifts the clock position over time, ensuring pixels are never continuously active in the exact same spot.
OLED Dark Themes
Our pure black themes completely turn off pixels on OLED displays, preventing burn-in and saving significant battery life.
Dynamic Animations
The constant motion of the flip animation ensures that numbers are regularly changing, reducing static image retention.
Check out DVD Mode
For those who want to dial up screensaver protection to 11, FlipCloc includes a fun bonus: DVD Mode. Inspired by the classic bouncing DVD logo screensaver, this mode takes the entire clock interface and continuously bounces it around your screen
Not only is it a nostalgic nod to early 2000s tech (and incredibly satisfying when it perfectly hits the corner), but it's also the ultimate anti-burn-in feature. By ensuring the clock never stays in one quadrant of your monitor for more than a few seconds, DVD mode guarantees your pixels are constantly refreshed while still keeping you on time
Best Practices for Your Devices
While FlipCloc does the heavy lifting, you can further protect your screens by keeping your device brightness at a moderate level, using auto-brightness, and setting your device to turn off the screen when you're away for long periods
With FlipCloc's built-in protections combined with smart device usage, you can enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free aesthetic desk setup without compromising the health of your expensive monitors and phones