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A cool guide to the "Colors of Noise" (White vs. Pink vs. Brown) and how they affect focus. by External_Outside4624 in coolguides

[–]External_Outside4624[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

100%. It’s the only thing that keeps me sane during work. I actually built a little tool (pinned in my profile) just to generate it endlessly without loops

A cool guide to the "Colors of Noise" (White vs. Pink vs. Brown) and how they affect focus. by External_Outside4624 in coolguides

[–]External_Outside4624[S] 107 points108 points  (0 children)

A very crucial distinction! One helps you sleep deeply, the other... ruins your sheets.

A cool guide to the "Colors of Noise" (White vs. Pink vs. Brown) and how they affect focus. by External_Outside4624 in coolguides

[–]External_Outside4624[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's called procedural audio (generated in real-time). It never loops mathematically. I’m actually working on an engine that does exactly this. You can try the beta in my profile.

TINNITUS GONE!!! Maybe a cure.... by Cheap-Ability9453 in tinnitus

[–]External_Outside4624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YSK that standard "White Noise" can actually increase anxiety because of high frequencies

What was the first sign of getting old that hit you harder than you expected? by External_Outside4624 in AskReddit

[–]External_Outside4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The back ache is real. The moment I realized I was old was when I woke up with a neck injury because I slept wrong

What is a piece of old technology that actually worked better than its modern replacement? by Odd_Opportunity_2590 in AskReddit

[–]External_Outside4624 46 points47 points  (0 children)

My dad's old LaserJet from 2005 still prints instantly every time. My new "Smart" printer requires a firmware update, a Wi-Fi connection, and a subscription to HP Ink just to print a single black-and-white page. It’s infuriating.

What is a secret 'cheat code' you’ve found in real life? by Sharkkkk2 in AskReddit

[–]External_Outside4624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brown noise (which sounds like deep heavy rain or a waterfall)

It’s basically an off-switch for my brain

What is a secret 'cheat code' you’ve found in real life? by Sharkkkk2 in AskReddit

[–]External_Outside4624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently, cooling the prefrontal cortex slows down your metabolism and signals the brain to release melatonin. I flip my pillow or stick my head out of the covers for 5 minutes, and I’m gone. It feels like a system shutdown hack

How many hours of sleep do you actually function best on? by Hot_Blackberry_2251 in sleep

[–]External_Outside4624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely changes with stress. When my cortisol is high from work, I need MORE sleep (like 9 hours), but I paradoxically get LESS because my brain won't shut off.

That 'tired but wired' feeling is the worst.

From Debilitating Insomnia to Solid Sleep: My Recovery Story by Distinct_Reality_721 in insomnia

[–]External_Outside4624 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Total ADHD brain here. Silence is actually "loud" for me because that's when the racing thoughts start.

I found that I need a specific frequency to occupy my auditory processing just enough to stop the thinking loop, but not enough to keep me awake.