Darken

From work to home and even while on the street or public transport, our lives are increasingly intertwined with screens. Without denying that everyone has their own reason on why they need to constantly check their phone or computer, the continual exposure to screens can lead to eye strain, migraines and other health problems in the long run.

Darken is a lightweight and straightforward program design to address this common problem, offering a solution that allows you to effortlessly adjust screen opacity.

The app doesn’t require installation, so decompress the archive and launch it to start adjusting the level of dimness of your screen. While the tool doesn’t feature an actual interface, you can access it from the System Tray whenever you need to make adjustments.

In terms of settings, the program is simplistic and enables you to raise and lower opacity. You can use either option as many times as necessary and the results are immediately applied. It goes without saying that the limitations are dictated by your devices’ capabilities.

If you are the kind of person who needs to work or study at night and the only source of light in the room is the computer’s screen, then this app can make a difference. By dimming your screen, you get a softer and more soothing ambience that doesn’t strain your eyes or causes other discomforts.

Whether you're a night owl burning the midnight oil or someone who enjoys a cozy movie night, the program can come in handy when it comes to adjusting your computer’s opaqueness. Even though it does not tackle the issue of excessive screen time that most of us are probably confronting with, Darken provides a simple solution to protect our eyes and health.