New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Why do you use Dark Mode on your computer?
Ask HN: Why do you use Dark Mode on your computer?
3 by bluewalt | 1 comments on Hacker News.
I don't understand the hype around dark mode and would like to understand if i'm missing something. Why is it so trendy right now? If it's actually so useful, why does it appear only now? After reading some scientific stuff, I kind of understood that to not damage your eyes, the best is to keep the same brightness level when your sight switches from a context to another. Which means that during the day, light mode is supposed to be healthier for your eyes, because you're switching between your monitor and somewhere else in the room. And this means that on your computer, you should avoid switching from a dark window to a light window, or vice versa. But while it's easy to have 100% of your content in light theme (well.. 99% due to Spotify), the opposite seems more complicated. So, choosing to use dark mode as possible will force a switch dark <-> light from times to times. Besides, light mode is much more readable in the sun light, when you need the maximum amount of brightness. The only reason I can find to use dark mode is to use less energy, especially with OLED screens (for longer battery life or ecological reasons).
3 by bluewalt | 1 comments on Hacker News.
I don't understand the hype around dark mode and would like to understand if i'm missing something. Why is it so trendy right now? If it's actually so useful, why does it appear only now? After reading some scientific stuff, I kind of understood that to not damage your eyes, the best is to keep the same brightness level when your sight switches from a context to another. Which means that during the day, light mode is supposed to be healthier for your eyes, because you're switching between your monitor and somewhere else in the room. And this means that on your computer, you should avoid switching from a dark window to a light window, or vice versa. But while it's easy to have 100% of your content in light theme (well.. 99% due to Spotify), the opposite seems more complicated. So, choosing to use dark mode as possible will force a switch dark <-> light from times to times. Besides, light mode is much more readable in the sun light, when you need the maximum amount of brightness. The only reason I can find to use dark mode is to use less energy, especially with OLED screens (for longer battery life or ecological reasons).
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