u/morecoffeemore

Customize background/text color beyond dark mode?

For me the easiest text to read (discovered after playing around with word) is light grey text on a dark grey background.

How can I get MS edge display text in this way by default?

I usually use dark mode, but I realized I far prefer light grey text on dark grey background. The white text usually used in dark mode sort of bugs me.

I hate the normal way of reading black text on a white background also.

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u/morecoffeemore — 4 days ago

Customize background/text color beyond dark mode?

For me the easiest text to read (discovered after playing around with word) is light grey text on a dark grey background.

Which browser can I get to display text in this way by default? I currently use MS edge, so if it can do this, great.

I usually use dark mode, but I realized I far prefer light grey text on dark grey background. The white text usually used in dark mode sort of bugs me.

I hate the normal way of reading black text on a white background also.

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u/morecoffeemore — 4 days ago
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Customize background/text color beyond dark mode?

For me the easiest text to read (discovered after playing around with word) is light grey text on a dark grey background.

Which pdf reader can I get to display text in this way by default in pdf's?

I usually use dark mode, but I realized I far prefer light grey text on dark grey background. The white text usually used in dark mode sort of bugs me.

I hate the normal way of reading black text on a white background also.

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u/morecoffeemore — 4 days ago

MD12: Ergonomics don't work for me

I won't go over the typical issues people have with the md12, because I mostly don't care about these so much, and they've been covered elsewhere a lot.

What really doesn't work for me with these controllers is the ergonomics (which is why i bought them):

The sides are too straight - they need to be flared out at the bottom.

I think most peoples neutral wrist position is for the wrist to be roughly in line with the forearm, and in order to accommodate this position, the joycons need to be flared out at the bottom more (and beefier). If the joycons sides are straight/not flared out at the bottom this forces you to bend your wrist back, which isn't a neutral position. A youtube reviewer mentioned this too, and i agree with him.

The hori split pad pro were perfect for me.

Maybe I'll try the nyxi, i've heard they're more ergonomic.

On the other hand the joy sticks and buttons feel great, and the packaging was very nice.

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u/morecoffeemore — 4 days ago

4k vs 5k monitor comparison (which 4k should i choose)

Ordered the ViewSonic VP2788-5K 

I also want to get an affordable 27 inch 4k monitor to compare and see if the 5k is really worth it.

Would the MP273U be a fair comparison, or is there a different monitor I should try? I want it to be an affordable monitor, since if it costs too much i might as well get the 5k.

This is a monitor just for productivity, not gaming.

I know 5k is a mac thing, but this is mostly for windows.

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u/morecoffeemore — 8 days ago

Eye strain: mini led vs IPS

I want to get a 27 inch 5k monitor. Seems there are a few IPS ones on the market now, and a mini LED ones which will be released towards year end.

Is a regular IPS or mini LED better for eye strain? I've read that mini led can cause eye strain due to blooming?

monitor will be used for productivity exclusively.

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u/morecoffeemore — 9 days ago

Is a 40 ppi difference noticeable?

My current main monitor is a 24 inch BENQ 2560x1440 (123 ppi)

After getting a 13 inch macbook air and realizing how much clearer the text is on it, i am thinking of upgrading my main monitor (which is not connected to a macbook, but a windows computer).

I don't want a monitor any bigger than 27 inches and in researching 27 inch monitors I found out that 4 k 27 inch monitor has a ppi of 163.

Will going from 123 to 163 ppi make much of a difference to text clarity?

The current text clarity on my 24 inch isn't bad, it's just not as nice as the macbook.

https://www.benq.com/en-ca/monitor/creative-pro/bl2420pt.html

u/morecoffeemore — 9 days ago

MS Sculpt, but with bluetooth

Hi,

I'm looking for something which has the same shape (or very similar) to the microsoft sculpt, but with bluetooth.

suggestions?

I tried mx master 4, but don't find it anywhere near as comfortable.

thnx

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u/morecoffeemore — 10 days ago
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apple ID on macbook without other apple devices?

If I have a macbook, but not other apple products (and don't plan on getting any), what's the advantage of getting an apple ID and logging in with it?

Is it a good idea to get an apple id if you only have a macbook?

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u/morecoffeemore — 10 days ago

Notebooks randomly disappearing isn't acceptable

A notebook of mine randomly disappeared.

It's still there, but entirely empty. Appears empty on android too.

Googling shows that this isn't an isolated incident, and plenty of people have had this happen too.

Last kindle I will ever buy until amazon acknowledges and fixes the issue...I mean wtf is the point of a digital notebook, if the contents randomly disappear.

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u/morecoffeemore — 14 days ago

how is it for light use? (Ryzen 7 260/ 5060)

I can get a Legion 5 15.3" AMD Ryzen 7 260 GeForce RTX 5060 16GB 1TB for the equivalent of 1200 USD.

I will be mostly using it for light use (office, web), with very occasional heavier use.

How are the battery life/thermals/fan noise during light use?

Is the laptop robust (can you pick it up by the screen without worrying)?

Is it very heavy?

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u/morecoffeemore — 15 days ago

I am looking for a laptop which i will use for casual use most of the time (and heavier use requiring a gpu occasionally).

i want it to be quiet/not run hot/have long battery life during casual use.

Will getting a gaming laptop with a mux switch, and usually having it set to integrated graphics do this?

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u/morecoffeemore — 16 days ago

When will laptops with intel Core Ultra x7 358H and 368H become more widely available this year? Summer? Later half of the year?

I can't find much right now...only dell xps i think.

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u/morecoffeemore — 16 days ago

Looking for a laptop that I will mostly use for everyday typical use, with occasional heavy use. Would like no/low fan noise and good thermals and efficiency during everyday typical use. For heavy use less concerned about efficiency (it would be plugged in for heavy use).

Considering e the following:

Arc 358H with B390 integrated graphics (xps 14 2026 or something yet to be released).

Something with AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 392 (like the new asus a14 tuf - ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA|Laptops For Gaming|ASUS Canada )

Something with a discrete gpu which can be switched to integrated graphics (something like the old asus a14 tuf)

Stop Ignoring this 14-inch Gaming Laptop: Asus TUF A14 - YouTube

which of these three options you choose (Arc 358H with B390 , AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 392, or switchable dedicated gpu like 5060) and what laptop with them would you choose?

u/morecoffeemore — 16 days ago
▲ 1 r/DellXPS+1 crossposts

I am considering getting the 358H variant of the xps 14 (love the matte screen option), but i was watching this review of the 355 variant and at the 15 minute mark the reviewer shows the XPS has trouble loading the volvo webpage?!

I know it's not the more powerful 358h, but i'd still expect the 355 not to have any trouble smoothly loading a webpage (since my 6 year old laptop has no trouble).

Can anyone comment on their experience with this?

Also concerned about fan noise and keyboard.

MacBook Air M5 vs Dell XPS 14 - Closer than you Think?

u/morecoffeemore — 19 days ago

Thinking of getting the new omnibook ultra, with the 356H and 3k oled display.

How bad are the screen reflections? Are they worse than a macbook air? The video below makes them look bad, but maybe this is just the environment and a macbook air would have just as many reflections?

I want to keep this laptop for 5 years minimum: Is it durable? Is the battery replaceable? Is oled burn in a concern?

Thanks.

HP Omnibook Ultra 14 at CES 2026: Super sleek and surprisingly durable

u/morecoffeemore — 19 days ago
▲ 0 r/MacOS

I'm new to macos...trying out a macbook and still within the 2 week return period.

It seems like you need a lot of third party apps for basic OS functions...like Shottr for screenshots (the default macos screenshot method is just bad compared to windows).

And these third party apps are running all the time....do all these third party apps people recommend you load to get the operating system to function the way you want significantly slow it down?

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u/morecoffeemore — 19 days ago