In this guide, we'll show you how to enable it in a number of easy ways, as well as how to create a Dark Mode schedule that takes care of theme switching automatically.ĭark Mode is great for optimizing your work experience on a Mac. And it works system-wide: not only with macOS itself and Apple's own applications, but also a lengthy list of third-party apps from other developers. It even increases your battery time a little.īecause Dark Mode is a standard feature of macOS, you don't need any third-party software or tools to enable it.
It's particularly useful in low light situations thanks to how it makes your screen much easier on your eyes. Using Dark Mode can make it easier to stay focused on your work because your content stands out, while everything else, such as controls and other user interface elements, blend into the background.
Dark Mode was first introduced to Mac with OS X 10.10 Yosemite, and it has become a staple of all subsequent versions of macOS.
