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Nightlight - Effortlessly Toggle Windows Themes

Introducing Nightlight, a versatile system utility designed to effortlessly transition between light and dark modes on Windows PCs. Ideal for users aiming to customize screen aesthetics to suit different times of the day or to alleviate eye strain, Nightlight provides an intuitive experience for easily modifying your computer's theme.

Guidelines for Utilizing Nightlight

Switching themes with Nightlight is a breeze:

  • Mode Transition: Simply click the Nightlight icon to toggle between light and dark modes, impacting both your applications and the Windows File Explorer's appearance.
  • Additional Settings: Right-click on the Nightlight icon to explore further customization options, enabling you to tailor how Nightlight operates.

Configuration Made Easy

Setting up Nightlight is uncomplicated:

  • Primary Configuration: The default setting, “Apps, Explorer, System,” ensures that your primary applications and system interfaces automatically adjust with the theme change.
  • Enhanced Features: Activate the “Start Menu & Taskbar” option to synchronize the Start Menu and Taskbar with your chosen theme, ensuring a cohesive look.

Optimizing Your Experience

For a more seamless experience, integrate Nightlight with other applications:

  • VS Code: Easily switch themes using a compatible extension.
  • Google Chrome: Employ the Dark Reader extension to align your browser's theme with your system.
  • GitHub: View GitHub in your selected theme for consistent visual comfort.

By syncing these applications, you create a harmonious and comfortable digital workspace.

System Compatibility with Nightlight

While Nightlight is optimized for newer systems, verifying compatibility is essential:

  • Requirements: Nightlight requires Windows 10, specifically releases postdating December 16, 2015, which encompass numerous updates and support for dark mode across various apps.

Verifying Compatibility

To confirm if Nightlight is compatible with your system, perform the following steps:

  • Step 1: Access the Run dialog by typing “Run” in your start menu or using the shortcut “Windows” + “R.”
  • Step 2: Enter "regedit" in the Run dialog to access the Registry Editor.
  • Step 3: Navigate to ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionThemesPersonalize. The presence of “AppsUseLightTheme” and “SystemUsesLightTheme” indicates compatibility with Nightlight.

This verification ensures that Nightlight can operate smoothly on your computer, providing a visually comfortable experience whether you're working late into the night or browsing casually.


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Technical

Title Nightlight
Language Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Author Walter Imaican
Filename 1778_nightlight_v1.1.0.0.zip