Hello dark mode, my old friend
Some say that history repeats itself. This is definitely true for the dark background of computer screens. In the 1980s, all computer monitors had dark backgrounds. If you are from my generation, you probably have a vivid memory of monochrome screens that had green or amber characters on a black background. If you don’t, I suggest having a look at the movie WarGames. It is a movie about a computer game released in 1983, starring black screens. The trailer will give you a nice flavor of the eighties. Years later, the default changed to a white background with black letters,...
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