Windows 11: switching from dark theme to light theme becomes automatic, but the setting is well hidden

In recent months, Microsoft has made a (belated) effort to improve and unify Windows 11 dark mode by switching forgotten windows from light to dark. In the same vein of “how come this wasn’t already the case?”, the Redmond firm finally offers the possibility of automatically switching between dark and light themes. No, not via a Windows 11 update, that would be too simple.

PowerToys: the ever more essential Windows 11 software

Rather than directly improving Windows 11, Microsoft preferred to update its PowerToys application to version 0.95. For the record, this open source software offers a lot of simple or advanced tools, to be activated or not, which integrate directly with Windows 11 to seriously boost its capabilities. Advanced file and window management, multiple shortcuts, system behavior, etc.: there is necessarily a tool for everyone in this application.

Stored in the system tools, Switch (that’s the name of this new feature) is easy to understand and use.

Once activated, it allows you to automatically switch between the two themes in Windows 11 and/or applications. It is possible to choose manual schedules for the switch, or to follow sunrise and sunset times, as is already permitted with night lighting. All you have to do is share your location and a shift can be set up if necessary. Ideal for enjoying the light theme during the day and automatically switching to the dark theme when the light drops, and thus less damage to your eyes.

It’s a shame that Microsoft hasn’t integrated (yet?) this option directly into Windows 25H2, especially since many OS and applications (like Auto Dark Mode) have been offering an equivalent for years.

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys brings together several very practical utilities for your Windows computer: window manager, file explorer, image resizing, file renaming, etc.

• License:
  Free license
• Author :
  Microsoft
• Operating system:
  Windows 10/11/Arm-10
• Category :
  Utilities

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