How to Reduce Browser Eye Strain for Developers
Patrick Bushe · May 1, 2026
Moving from a dark editor to bright documentation is what makes browser tabs feel harsh.
Many developer sites, including GitHub, MDN and Stack Overflow, have their own dark themes, so turn those on first. Modern Dark Mode covers the rest, such as older docs, admin panels and localhost pages. Exclude the sites that are already dark in its popup, so it doesn't flip them back to light.
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