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Focus Screen Dimmer Update Windows and Mac

A new update for the Turn Off the Lights for Desktop app, the best focus screen dimmer available for both Windows and macOS.The

Improved Spotlight Feature in the Focus Screen Dimmer app

This latest version introduces an improved Spotlight feature. When you dim your screen, a transparent circle appears while the rest of the screen stays darkened, creating a flashlight effect that helps you focus on a specific area of the screen.

Focus Screen Dimmer macOS app
Focus Screen Dimmer macOS app
Focus Screen Dimmer Windows 11 app
Focus Screen Dimmer Windows 11 app

With this update, you can now fully customize the size of the spotlight circle. Make it larger to highlight more content or smaller for a more focused viewing experience.

Improved Support for Windows 11 Taskbar

The latest Turn Off the Lights for Desktop update is also optimized for Windows 11. It now correctly supports the new taskbar positions available in Windows 11 25H2, including top, left, and right taskbar layouts.

In addition, the right-click context menu now displays correctly regardless of the taskbar position, providing a smoother and more consistent user experience.

Reposition the Taskbar: Go to Windows 11 Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors. You can now select the screen side (top, bottom, left, or right).

Taskbar aligns to the right
Taskbar aligns to the right
Taskbar aligns to the left
Taskbar aligns to the left
Taskbar aligns to the top
Taskbar aligns to the top

Download the Update Today

You can download the latest screen dimmer update version now from the Microsoft Store and the Mac App Store.

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Stefan Van Damme

Turn Off the Lights Samsung Internet Extension Supports Manifest V3 Now

It is finally here! The Turn Off the Lights Samsung Internet extension now supports the latest Manifest V3 technology. This means Samsung Internet users can enjoy the newest features, including Night Mode, Customizable Night Mode, AutoStop, and more.

Turn Off the Lights Samsung Internet Extension with support Manifest V3
Turn Off the Lights Samsung Internet Extension with support Manifest V3

Samsung Internet Extension with support for Manifest V3

Before its first release in December 2022, the extension supported Manifest V2, as there was no clear support for Manifest V3 on Samsung Internet at the time. However, starting in April 2026, Samsung began allowing the distribution of Manifest V3 extensions. This means you can now benefit from improvements in privacy, performance, and security offered by Manifest V3 technology.

Turn Off the Lights is also the only browser extension that is completely free and Open-Source. As the developer of Turn Off the Lights, Stefan Van Damme (Belgium), explains:

I believe this tool should be available to everyone at no cost to deliver the best video and web experience in any web browser.

All source code is centralized in one place on GitHub. The Turn Off the Lights extensions for all supported browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Naver Whale, Yandex, and Samsung Internet, are available in a single repository:
https://github.com/turnoffthelights/Turn-Off-the-Lights-browser-extension

Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension

Download Samsung Internet Extension

The extension for Samsung devices is now officially available. You can download it today from the Samsung Galaxy Store and start enhancing your browsing experience right away.

Support the project

If you enjoy using Turn Off the Lights and find it useful in your daily browsing, please consider supporting the project. Your support helps cover development time, maintenance, and the continuous improvement of new features across all supported browsers.

Turn Off the Lights is built as a free and Open-Source project, with the goal of making a better web experience accessible to everyone. Even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference and helps keep the extension alive, updated, and free for users around the world.

Thank you for helping to support the future of this project.

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Stefan Van Damme

Turn Off the Lights Easter Eggs: Discover Hidden Features This Easter Season

Easter Eggs

Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and of course, hidden surprises. Just like the classic Easter egg hunt, there is something magical about discovering little treasures tucked away where you least expect them. At Turn Off the Lights, we love bringing that same sense of fun and discovery to your screen with our special Easter Eggs.

These hidden features are designed to delight users who enjoy exploring beyond the surface. Whether it is a playful animation, a secret shortcut, or a surprising visual twist, each Easter Egg adds a touch of creativity to your browsing experience. It is our way of celebrating the season and rewarding curious minds who like to click, explore, and experiment.

Easter is also about sharing moments with others, and what better way to do that than by showing off a cool hidden feature you have discovered? Challenge your friends, family, or colleagues to find them all, it is like a digital egg hunt that never gets old. You might be surprised at how many secrets are waiting to be uncovered.

If you are new to Turn Off the Lights or just want to make sure you do not miss anything, we have got you covered. You can find a complete overview of all available Easter Eggs on our dedicated page. It is the perfect starting point to begin your hunt and experience everything we’ve created for you.

Do not forget to check out the full Easter Eggs overview here.

Easter Eggs home page
Easter Eggs home page

So dim the lights on YouTube, start exploring, and enjoy the hidden surprises. Happy Easter and happy hunting!

Support Turn Off the Lights

If you enjoy using Turn Off the Lights and love discovering these fun Easter Eggs, please consider supporting the project with a small donation. Your contribution helps us continue developing new features, maintaining the extension, and creating more delightful surprises for everyone. Every bit of support truly makes a difference, thank you for being part of our community!

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme