Windows 11’s light/dark mode glitch wasn’t Microsoft’s fault — blame PowerToys (here's why)

Microsoft recently released PowerToys version 0.95.1, addressing multiple issues, including a bug that caused the new Light ...

Windows 11 gets improved dark mode – but Microsoft breaks the feature for some unfortunate users

As is sometimes the case with Windows 11, Microsoft gives with one hand and takes with the other, as while work is progressing with finishing dark mode, this functionality has taken a really ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Test Update Makes Dark Mode More Consistent

Microsoft is finally taking steps to fix dark mode in Windows 11, addressing issues that date back to its introduction to Windows 10. Although both operating systems have offered dark mode options for ...
Pocket-lint

Thanks to PowerToys, Windows 11 dark mode is finally usable

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Windows Central

After 37 years, Microsoft Paint is FINALLY getting dark mode support on Windows 11, and you can try it right now!

Update July 13 4:32 PM ET: Microsoft shipped an update today that adds dark mode to Paint. The update is available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running version 11.2304.26.0. Microsoft has ...

5 cool features and useful changes Microsoft added to Windows 11 in October 20255 cool features and useful changes Microsoft added to Windows 11 in October 20255 cool features ...

October 2025 is now behind us, so let's take a look at some useful changes that Windows 11 received in the last month.
TweakTown

Windows 11 finally gets automatic switching between light and dark modes - sort of

TL;DR: Windows 11 will soon support automatic switching between light and dark modes based on the time, so when evening comes, you won't have to turn on dark mode manually. This isn't a native feature ...
TweakTown

Fed up waiting for dark mode for the Paint app? It's now rolling out to all Windows 11 users

We've known that the Paint application is getting a dark mode for some time now, and you may have been losing patience waiting for it to arrive - if so, we've got some good news. As flagged up by ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 Dark Mode: opening folder window flashes white

I've seen this mentioned on the net, so it happens to others too, and seemingly since Windows 10, but I haven't found much detailed discussions or any fixes. Perhaps it's not that common then. So, I ...
Ars Technica

MS Paint app’s Windows 11 renaissance continues with dark mode, other updates

In the summer of 2021, Microsoft’s efforts to redesign its software for the Windows 11 era were just kicking into high gear. The company announced an overhaul for the venerable MS Paint that promised, ...
Windows Central

You may be among the lucky few who already have dark mode in Microsoft Paint

It's taken 37 years, but Paint's dark mode is finally shipping to general users. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft has ...