Easy Steps to Activate the Dark Mode Feature on Your Gadgets

This year, expect to find the 'Dark Mode' feature in almost every mobile device and app. If this news is still new to you, then you should definitely want to read on.

An article from Wired stated that aside from the benefit of saving battery life, this feature is also designed to be less hard on the eyes. The darker shades used in the feature relaxes the eyes.

Check out these tips on how to maximize the use of the dark mode feature:

For Windows

Windows has a built-in 'Dark Mode' feature. This means that every application that runs on Windows can run in this mode. However, it should be noted that these apps should be supporting the feature for it to function.

How to enable the 'Dark Mode' feature on Windows:

1. Click the cog icon on the 'Start Menu.'

2. Select 'Personalization.'

3. Select 'Colors.'

4. Choose 'Dark' under the color heading.

5. Select 'Custom.' This way you can select between the 'light' and 'dark' mode.

macOS

Similar to Windows, it is also pre-installed with a 'Dark Mode' feature. This feature can be activated through:

1. Opening the 'Apple' menu.

2. Click 'System Preference.'

3. Click 'General.'

4. Choose between 'Dark', 'Light', or 'Auto' in the appearance heading.

Android

The activation of the 'Dark Mode' feature varies depending on the manufacturer of the mobile device running an Android OS.

For devices running on Android 10, the feature can be activated through:

1. Go to the 'Settings' application.

2. Select the 'Display' menu.

3. Switch the 'Dark Theme' option to 'On.'

Apple Mobile Devices (iOS and iPadOS)

To activate the 'Dark Mode' feature on your Apple mobile device, follow these easy steps:

1. Visit the Settings of your device.

2. Click 'Display and Brightness'. For macOS, users can choose between the 'Light', 'Dark,' and the 'Auto' feature.

The 'auto' feature lets your device's brightness adjust automatically during sunrise and sunset. The basis of this feature will be on the time zone set on the phone's settings.

Application: Facebook and Facebook Messenger

Facebook is in the process of testing the 'Dark Mode' feature on their Android app and the web. The feature is not yet available on all mobile devices running the application, including Apple devices.

For those who are using the application on the internet, click your 'Avatar' placed in the upper right part of the screen. This will show the option to activate the 'Dark Mode' settings.

For those who are part of the selected few who can test the 'Dark Mode' feature, this can be toggled through the manipulation of the phone's 'theme.'

For the Facebook Messenger for iOS and Android users, click your account's avatar placed on the front screen to activate the feature.

Application: WhatsApp

The 'Dark Mode' feature is currently available on WhatsApp's beta version. It is expected that shortly, the feature will be coming to all users of the app.

To activate the 'Dark Mode' feature:

1. Visit 'Chats.'

2. Select 'Settings.'

3. Click 'Themes.'

4. Manipulate the toggle switch to activate the 'Dark Mode' feature for the app.