The dark side isn’t just popular with megalomaniacal Jedi knights – it also has quite a following among everyday Internet users. Some people just like the vibe, while others use dark themes, specifically because they’re supposed to reduce eye strain and save battery. It makes intuitive sense: brighter lights seem to be a little rougher on the eyes, and white is a higher-energy color, so it probably uses more battery, right? As usual, though, reality is a little more complicated. While it’s true that darker colors use less energy to generate, not every type of screen is set up to take advantage of this. And… Read more