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The sunrise sunset mode tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about automatically switching between light and dark themes on Windows based on local sunrise and sunset times. The primary source highlights Microsoft's Light Switch utility in PowerToys for Windows 11, which enables scheduled theme changes with per-surface controls, configurable offsets, and a hotkey for manual toggling. This feature addresses a long-standing gap in Windows for automatic theme scheduling. The tag is relevant for users seeking to reduce eye strain or personalize their Windows experience with dynamic theme switching tied to natural light cycles.
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    Light Switch in PowerToys: Auto Light and Dark Theme on Windows 11

    Microsoft has quietly closed a long-standing Windows convenience gap by adding Light Switch to PowerToys — a new, first‑party utility that can automatically switch Windows 11 between light and dark modes on a schedule or at local sunrise and sunset, with per‑surface controls, configurable...
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    • bug fixes dark mode light switch lightdarkmode powertoys powertoys light switch sunrise sunset mode theme personalization theme scheduler theme switcher theme switching windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News