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    Default Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    I don't like reading on the computer for a variety of reasons, but a big one is I don't like having the big white screen shining at me. I've tried different ways to make reading easier but I think I've found the best thing, reader view.

    Wade Frazier pumps out lots of great posts to read, but they're quite wordy. Here it is in a standard view:
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    And then literally just 1 click of the button and:
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    There are several free apps for different browsers. Just check and make sure they're not doing anything shady.

    I hope this helps someone else, best of luck and much love my friends.

    EDIT: This app is even better for reading sites that has popups and resizes. It cuts through all that bs and just lets you read the article. It doesn't always work, but it usually does.
    Last edited by Strat; 29th January 2023 at 16:05.
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    • I use free f.lux for years!
    How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes, Sleep, And Health

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Strat, At the bottom of the home page is a choice of screen setups...Gaian Night, I think, will give you what you want. ✌️❤️ Diane

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Quote Posted by wondering (here)
    Strat, At the bottom of the home page is a choice of screen setups...Gaian Night, I think, will give you what you want. ✌️❤️ Diane
    This app is specifically for reading so it will resize the text, change fonts/colors to how you like and auto scroll as you read. And it works for all websites. It's suuuuper neat

    Like I said it's really great for sites like news sites where there are lots of popups and screen resizing and all that annoying stuff.
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    Oh! I thought it was unlikely that I had found something right here that you had missed!! 😂😂😂😂

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Haha no it's just that I am sick and tired of sites asking me to click this do that blah blah blah when I want to just read an article, especially with local news outlets. If anything you're the teacher and I'm your humble student.
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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Thanks for reminding us laptop/desktop users that what we ssee in the little box, looks like a novel to those using handheld devices..

    I always forget... So I do Thank You for the reminders...

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    Quote Posted by Denise/Dizi (here)
    Thanks for reminding us laptop/desktop users that what we ssee in the little box, looks like a novel to those using handheld devices..

    I always forget... So I do Thank You for the reminders...
    Denise I love your posts, we need more like them!
    Today is victory over yourself of yesterday. Tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    The thing to remember with a dark 'skin' is that many colors don't show up well against a dark background. (And some colors readable against a dark background won't work on a white one.)

    This works for both backgrounds
    And so does this
    And this.


    But this doesn't work
    Nor this
    Nor this.
    Nor this.



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    Here's how your post looks in the app:
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    Surely it's not for everybody but It's a godsend for me.
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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Quote Posted by Strat (here)
    Here's how your post looks in the app:



    Surely it's not for everybody but It's a godsend for me.
    Okay, so the colors disappear and the text is all white on black... I can see that that works.

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    I didn't mean to be a bother, genuinely thought maybe some people in the same boat as me. I'll drop it.
    Today is victory over yourself of yesterday. Tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Quote Posted by Strat (here)
    I didn't mean to be a bother, genuinely thought maybe some people in the same boat as me. I'll drop it.

    Strat it is great for you to share this, and I am sure it will be helpful to others that experience eye strain from bright backlighting on the screens.

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    Quote Posted by Strat (here)
    I didn't mean to be a bother, genuinely thought maybe some people in the same boat as me. I'll drop it.
    I sure am in the same boat re this.
    My "night shift screen"/ warm colour appearence is always on on my iphone.
    I can not afford to use laptop/desktop computer - because I always check PA on the fly when I find time. To sit in peace and read/write for hours - mission imposible. Maybe one day in retirement. But it's good to know there's an app.. thanks

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    Default Re: Read the forums more easily and less eye strain

    Quote Posted by Strat (here)
    I didn't mean to be a bother, genuinely thought maybe some people in the same boat as me. I'll drop it.



    I think your post is invaluble to many!
    I have been using "dark mode" and dark reader for over a decade by necessity, not by choice, as I develop eyestrain quickly.

    This is available as a feature on newer phones as well as the ability to reduce blue light.

    People would be surprised how much radiation their monitors and devices project at us and yes there are websites that test this....

    So thank you for raising awareness!

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    Quote Posted by wondering (here)
    Strat, At the bottom of the home page is a choice of screen setups...Gaian Night, I think, will give you what you want. ✌️❤️ Diane
    Merci

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