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NightOwl

Easily toggle macOS to dark mode

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NightOwl is a macOS utility that automatically switches between Dark and Light Mode based on a chosen time or the sun's position. It also lets users set individual apps to stay in Light Mode while the system is in Dark Mode, and can restore the dark Dock and Menu Bar from earlier macOS versions.

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