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orbsphere last edited by orbsphere
Hey @happyhomesteader glad to see you're still getting notifications and replied as my post was directed your way more than to others.
My post was kind of long winded as Window's High Contrast setup is actually easier done than said and when finished with settings saved is just one click to toggle back and forth when using. The initial Settings setup does require some simple screen adjustments I'm sure you've done before.
I had emailed Jarrad the developer of MCTB as seen in attached reply from him in larger image (my saved high contrast color selection - yellow on black or sometimes red on black) which also shows the "Toggle screen" for Windows you'll get (I hope) if you follow my instructions
and also a sample seen in smaller image of the default Win. contrast difference. The smaller image just shows the default Win contrast toggle.
The issues I had with MCTB were 1) Needed greater contrast options 2) it messed some times with the images in the way I was using it and 3) I'm cheap and Window's High Contrast is free (but does have some minor issues of it's own but I can live with) and doesn't require a fee to use.
Jarrad seems to be a really nice helpful guy so support him if you can.
If you try to use Window's High Contrast and have trouble following my destructions, post here and I'll see if I can help.
BTW I modified Win's High Contrast Black settings.
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happyhomesteader last edited by leocg
@orbsphere
I looked at your Win effort, but the text is still small(skinny) where MCTB I can make it thicker for my old eyes. You are correct about MCTB changing the layout etc, in some websites. I just keep playing with it so I can at least "Read" it!
The light gray is for the birds, even magazines are doing it. Maybe it is just a form of censorship for old folks...!!! On Youtube I don't see my comments anymore (MCTB doing that?).
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orbsphere last edited by
@happyhomesteader said in Light Gray Text:
On Youtube I don't see my comments anymore
I've had that happen. Just above where you enter your comment is "Sort By" option, select Newest might fit it
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happyhomesteader last edited by
@orbsphere - I don't have that option...or I can't find it! see attached. I have a Youtube ad-blocker. Maybe why? I tried to upload a screenshot but no-go...
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happyhomesteader last edited by
Hey @orbsphere - I just disabled Opera ad-blocker & youtube ad-blocker a7 now comments shows up! Oh well I hate ads so will do without comments!
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orbsphere last edited by orbsphere
@happyhomesteader The Sort By option should be there on the line directly above where you leave a comment. Click on "Sort By" and you should get 2 options Top Rated or Newest First (select newest). This is for You Tube correct? Not YT homepage as there are no comments there, will find the sort by option on each separate video
Yeah I HATE!!! ads also, they're everywhere, should rent our foreheads out and make some money ourselves LOL
Not sure where you found ad blocker option in YouTube itself but if there is might also find blocker in Google tied with YT. I use laptop and Opera blocker is extremely efficient. I have to turn blocker off to be able to do a search in YT and then remember to turn back on
If you get that mess of supermarket ads in snail mail you can opt-out of them by going to website of that mail distribution agency but might have to hunt for an opt-out option.
I get an ad piece of crap in yard. They put some pebbles with a business card in sealed baggie so they can just toss them out while they drive by
Don't hesitate to let me know if you find something that works . . . or not.
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happyhomesteader last edited by
@orbsphere, I tried disabling all the extensions in my Opera and lo & behold everything was there. Then I enabled just the Opera ad blocker and MCTB... It works now! Thank you very much for the assistance...!!! It really is appreciated.
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RubiSmith Banned last edited by
Hello, everyone!
My HP laptop has Intel graphics, a gamma of 2.2, and I am unable to change it.
So I went ahead and got the Opera browser's "Make Chrome Text Black" plugin.
It performs admirably! So many changes, no more difficulties with text reading...
Opera should incorporate this into their browser!
Every few minutes, my eyes thank me!I appreciate your knowledge.
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orbsphere last edited by orbsphere
Hello @rubismith
Glad you posted as I had a another comment to add to thread and now don't have to hunt for thread.I suggested using Windows Ease of Access High Contrast Black as a method to help view web pages easier.
I see Opera now has a toggle to "force website pages to use Dark Theme". This is much simpler than using High Contras as I had suggested but there are no adjustments for custom colors.
This is screen grab of what this post looks like
. . . for some reason can't upload pic, sorry about that
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orbsphere last edited by
@happyhomesteader another possibility related to having difficulty with contrast is possible developing/having cataracts. I went recently to eye doc and have them. Surgery scheduled in a few days. Will see how that turns out. Take care
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SAbadshah last edited by
I'm just trying to be funny; I'm sorry if that offends; but I don't know my monitor gamma from my mama's grandma, so it's probably best if I stay out of it.
Additionally, my vision recently changed, so I grabbed an old pair of tinted glasses, which are why the screen is already too dark. Smoky grey glasses' pinkish tint is even worse. Since everything has a pink tint, grey text is difficult to read. LOL
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orbsphere last edited by
@happyhomesteader Thanks for the good wishes. Got 1st eye done just yesterday, didn't realize how bad eyes had gotten. Like brand new. have other eye scheduled early Mar 2023. @happyhomesteader (/post/291284) said: > "I hope that works out okay for you!" If I read between the lines does that hint at some kind of hesitancy / avoidance on your part? I think it was well worth it. By all means should be considered.
