Category: browser

We take all your feedback and privacy concerns very seriously. And we will improve the Turn Off the Lights Open-Source browser extension on every update. So that it is more enjoyable and you get the best night experience (when you are using the Night Mode feature). Furthermore, that with no annoying pop-ups and no screen cover that ask you to update your web browser. Also, the developer of this Browser extension said this valuable rule:

“Keep it simple, and do what it must do.”
– Stefan Van Damme

Most noteworthy, because it is one of the reasons why Turn Off the Lights is one of the most popular browser extension.

Removed the Google Analytics

Starting from the Turn Off the Lights Browser extension version 4.0.20.0 and higher, it will contain no Google Analytics Javascript code anymore. We used this JavaScript code to know the total number of users that are using this browser extension. And there is no reason to keep this file in the browser extension. Because most web browsers show this information on the browser extension web page.

These days you see more bad browser extensions in the store. And they do really bad things to you and your web browser.
Turn Off the Lights Browser extension do not do these bad things. Your privacy is the highest priority. We say no to tracking, no pop-ups, no malware, and that it is free to use and it is an open-source project. Where you as a user can always read the browser extension code on GitHub:
https://github.com/turnoffthelights/Turn-Off-the-Lights-Chrome-extension/tree/master/js
That is all readable text, line by line and it is not encrypted with random variable names.

Turn Off the Lights Browser extension is build by your feedback and your concern. And if there is something not good, we will fix this issue. Or if you don’t know what that function does, you can always contact us on the Turn Off the Lights Support page. And we are happy to explain it to you.

The browser extension will be automatically updated to the latest version. So, if you are a new user, then you can get the Turn Off the Lights browser extension here on the official download page.

If you like Turn Off the Lights, do not forget to support our work by donating a small amount. This to keep our browser extension online for everyone.

Today, 17 May 2018 is the Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It is an awareness day focusing on accessibility. And people with disabilities need a helpful tool, so they can experience the web in a less fearful way. That is better for your eyes and for the screen reader software.

One of the first accessibility features in the Turn Off the Lights browser extension was the Speech Recognition feature. With a voice command, you can activate the dark layer and even play or pause the current video player. And that without touching any buttons on the web page. Since the launch of the Turn Off the Lights browser extension v4. There are many new improvements for People with Disabilities. Therefore, it starts all from a new Options page layout that is touch friendly but in the background also good for the screen reader software.

People with Disabilities

People with Disabilities need a good tool for the web. And Turn Off the Lights software enhances that visibility and reduces distractibility on the web. Here are 3 things that have been improved from the previous extension version:

1. Change the tab with your keyboard

You can change now the tab on the Options page, by using the alt key and the first (English) letter of that tab name.

Windows users

Press the alt key + N
That will open you the Night Mode tab on the Turn Off the Lights Options page.

macOS users

Press the ctrl + alt + B
With this shortcut key, it opens the Basics tab on the Turn Off the Lights Options page.

2. Touch-friendly and comfortable layout

The options page is now not compact and compressed into one single view. And every single tab has its own icon that describes the function of that web page.

3. Dark Mode Options page

People with Disabilities do not like too much bright light shining directly in their eyes, and it is not good and healthy. You can even be blind for a second of that light. Because of this uncomfortable aspect, there is an option to get a dark user interface for the Options page.

1. Open the Turn Off the Lights Options page, that by clicking right on the gray lamp button. And choose the menu item Options
2. Then the Turn Off the Lights Options page will show up in a new tab. And On the top right you see a vertical 3-dot icon, click on it to open the menu list
3. Next, choose “Dark mode OFF” and it will automatically convert to a Dark theme

The Turn Off the Lights browser extension is built for everyone. This browser extension enhances the computing and web experience for those users who we care about. And we are aimed to continually improve the accessibility of the Turn Off the Lights browser extension. There are many People with Disabilities. Of the world population, 15% do have a disability. And everyone must get a good experience in his web browser. If you love our work, please make a small contribution to support us.