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Shedding Light on the Dark Mode Debate: Which One’s for You?
“The trouble with trends is they’re trendy.”
Hello there! Have you ever paused in the middle of a scroll, taken a step back, and contemplated the aesthetics of the digital realm we’re all so engaged in? If you haven’t already, you’re about to. If so, welcome to the unofficial club of ‘Light vs. Dark Mode’ fans.
For the average person, when I mention light mode and dark mode, I’m not referring to some futuristic Jedi vs. Sith conflict. Nope. I’m referring to the pleasant (or agonising) decision you make when configuring your applications or devices: whether to wash your screen in brilliant, sunny hues or cold, moonlight hues. Yes, you can choose between bright mode (think clean white backdrops and charcoal text) and its seductive counterpart, dark mode (with its silvery words and dark backgrounds).
What is Light Mode?
Hold on to your hats, tech explorers, as we explore the colourful world of light mode! First, a nice historical fact: light mode is like that childhood friend you’ve always had. The one who was always there, long before all the exciting new kids (like dark mode) arrived…
