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Dark mode / Dark theme | In the patio, in the balcony, but mostly on my office...

Cilian O'Tuama — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: In the patio, in the balcony, but mostly on my office...

[quote]Mario wrote:
Do you work outside, in the patio?
The only way your bright screen would attract insects is if you're using your laptop or PC outside. :D

MC
[/quote]

[quote]Cilian wrote:

Especially when browsing the site in a darkish room at night, I find the screen can be very bright. A dark mode would be easier on the eye (and also attract fewer insects).

[/quote]

So insects don't go indoors occasionally?

Dark mode / Dark theme | With "add-on panes", I was quoting you :-)

Cilian O'Tuama — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:32:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: With "add-on panes", I was quoting you :-)

[quote]Samuel wrote:

[quote]Cilian wrote:
Maybe I should look into add-on panes - never even heard of them. [/quote]

An add-on is not a pane. [/quote]

[quote]Samuel wrote:
For me personally, pressing a button on the ProZ.com website is just as easy as pressing a button in the browser's add-on pane.[/quote]

Not to worry.

Dark mode / Dark theme | Do you work outside, in the patio?

Mario Chávez — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Mario Chávez
Post title: Do you work outside, in the patio?

The only way your bright screen would attract insects is if you're using your laptop or PC outside. :D

MC

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:

Does anyone know if ProZ.com has a “dark mode” that users can switch to?

Especially when browsing the site in a darkish room at night, I find the screen can be very bright. A dark mode would be easier on the eye (and also attract fewer insects).

I've checked the forums but couldn't find anything on this, so it doesn't seem to have been discussed before.

Would anyone else find a feature like this useful? Or is it just sensitive me? :-)

(P.S.
Maybe I should add that I've only ever used the original (non-updated) version of the site, the one available when I joined in 2002.) [/quote]

Dark mode / Dark theme | Add-on = extension

Samuel Murray — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Add-on = extension

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:
Maybe I should look into add-on panes - never even heard of them. [/quote]
An add-on is not a pane. "Browser add-on" is just another word for browser extension. It is a little plugin for your browser that you download and install. Usually a little icon then appears somewhere near the top of the browser. I use a Chromium browser but if you use Firefox there should be similar add-ons for that as well.

Dark mode / Dark theme | Thanks again.

Cilian O'Tuama — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: Thanks again.

Maybe I should look into add-on panes - never even heard of them. Am obviously old already, or getting there.

Though I'd still prefer a button on Proz to switch from light to dark :-)

Dark mode / Dark theme | Okay, no problem

Samuel Murray — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Okay, no problem

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:
[quote]Samuel Murray wrote:
In the add-on, if you enable "Include list", and specify "proz.com", then only ProZ.com is darkened. [/quote]
Yeah, but then I have to reset it via browser during the daytime, when the brightness is okay. A button on ProZ would be simpler. [/quote]
Okay, no problem.

For me personally, pressing a button on the ProZ.com website is just as easy as pressing a button in the browser's add-on pane.

The add-on's relevant settings are:

With these two items checked, ProZ.com is permanently in light mode until I click the button. Then ProZ.com is permanently in dark mode again until I click the button. And so on.

[Edited at 2026-07-17 12:57 GMT]

Dark mode / Dark theme | Yeah, but

Cilian O'Tuama — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: Yeah, but

[quote]Samuel Murray wrote:

In the add-on, if you enable "Include list", and specify "proz.com", then only ProZ.com is darkened. [/quote]

Yeah, but then I have to reset it via browser during the daytime, when the brightness is okay. A button on ProZ would be simpler.

Dark mode / Dark theme | Include list

Samuel Murray — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Include list

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:
I was just thinking it'd be useful to have a button on ProZ pages to instantly switch back and forth between daytime and nighttime modes, rather than setting my browsers to show everything either dark or bright. [/quote]
In the add-on, if you enable "Include list", and specify "proz.com", then only ProZ.com is darkened.

Dark mode / Dark theme | Thanks Samuel

Cilian O'Tuama — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: Thanks Samuel

I was just thinking it'd be useful to have a button on ProZ pages to instantly switch back and forth between daytime and nighttime modes, rather than setting my browsers to show everything either dark or bright.

Sorry for not making that clear.

Maybe others are less sensitive. I just prefer dim lighting, as long as the text is legible. My screen doesn't need to dazzle me and light up the room I'm in. :-)

Dark mode / Dark theme | Tweaked

Samuel Murray — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Tweaked

The default view is called "native mode" but it doesn't affect the new ProZ.com mobile-friendly home screen. When I deselect "native mode" and tried "simple dark 1" mode, things get better.

[Edited at 2026-07-17 06:43 GMT]

Dark mode / Dark theme | Browser extensions

Samuel Murray — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Browser extensions

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:
Does anyone know if ProZ.com has a “dark mode” that users can switch to? [/quote]
I quickly tried a browser add-on (I use a Chromium browser).

[url removed]

Right-click the add-on's icon to access a myriad of settings.

[b][u]Original view:[/u][/b]

[b][u]Darkened view:[/u][/b]

[b]With default settings:[/b]

[Edited at 2026-07-17 06:36 GMT]

Dark mode / Dark theme

Cilian O'Tuama — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Dark mode / Dark theme
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama

Does anyone know if ProZ.com has a “dark mode” that users can switch to?

Especially when browsing the site in a darkish room at night, I find the screen can be very bright. A dark mode would be easier on the eye (and also attract fewer insects).

I've checked the forums but couldn't find anything on this, so it doesn't seem to have been discussed before.

Would anyone else find a feature like this useful? Or is it just sensitive me? :-)

(P.S.
Maybe I should add that I've only ever used the original (non-updated) version of the site, the one available when I joined in 2002.)

another Gmail post | DOC file

Samuel Murray — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: DOC file

Gregor's attachment was a DOC file (not DOCX) created by OpenOffice. Creating a PDF file instead solved the problem.

another Gmail post | @Murray

Gregor Trebec — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Gregor Trebec
Post title: @Murray

Check message, Thank you

another Gmail post | @Gregor

Samuel Murray — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Gregor

[quote]Karletto666 wrote:
I suspect my attached CV is not getting through to potential clients. It says "Cannot preview the file, try downloading it". [/quote]
Few potential clients will attempt to view your CV, so when a client does want to do that, then you should make sure nothing stands in their way. If Gmail refuses to show a preview of your CV, then it will cost you clients.

There may be something wrong with the file. I suggest you send it to me so that I can have a look. What kind of a file is it? PDF, DOCX? If PDF, how did you create the PDF file?

[quote]Anyhow, with that said you can still open it with Google Docs without downloading it. [/quote]
That is no consolation. Very few clients will take steps to overcome the hurdle of not being able to see a preview of it.

another Gmail post

Gregor Trebec — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Gregor Trebec

Hi,

I suspect my attached CV is not getting trough to potential clients. It says "Cannot preview the file, try downloading it". Anyhow, with that said you can still open it with Google Docs without downloading it.
Is it a problem? Is it OK?

Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs | Manually log out previous sessions after enabling 2FA

ezpz — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs
Poster: ezpz
Post title: Manually log out previous sessions after enabling 2FA

Sorry to post again.

I had assumed that after toggling on two-factor authentication that previous sessions (on other browsers and computers) would be signed out automatically - as happens when you turn on two-step verification for gmail, for example.

This is not the case on ProZ.

You must do so manually from this page: [url removed]

Please do this periodically anyway, it is a good habit.

I just found out now, when my laptop was still logged in (which I signed in days before enabling 2FA), and obviously didn't ask me for an email code to enter.
After signing out, I was correctly asked to enter a code after the password.

Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs | New data leak cases

Zea_Mays — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs
Poster: Zea_Mays
Post title: New data leak cases

An AI-powered identification service accidentally leaked their database, exposing the personal information of an estimated 1,000,000,000 people from 26 countries. (Data of this leak may not be in the [url removed] database yet to check.)
The service is idmerit.

[quote]
Cybersecurity researchers have confirmed they discovered a massive “treasure trove” of unsecured data, with information on individuals from 26 countries, including, at the top of the list, the U.S., which appears to be linked to an AI-powered identity verification service. Totalling almost a terabyte of data and 1 billion records, the exposed information included national IDs, full names, addresses, phone numbers, and email.

Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse, those same researchers have now disclosed yet another AI-related data leak. This time impacting users of an Android app that deploys AI to provide “cinematic makeovers” for selfies. While not in quite the same league as the first, that will be cold comfort if your photos and videos were among the 2 million left exposed.

[/quote]
[url removed]

[Bearbeitet am 2026-02-22 13:12 GMT]

Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs | 2FA now available via email code

ezpz — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Check if you've been pwned by the latest global hackers attack ALIEN TXTBASE Stealer Logs
Poster: ezpz
Post title: 2FA now available via email code

Hi Gjorgji,

I found this post today while searching for "2FA" in the forum.

I am not sure when this was implemented, but there is currently the option to be sent a 6-digit code by email that you must enter every time you log in.

You can toggle this optional setting from here:
[url removed] #user_2fa

Not the most secure method, but at the very least it is a good start.

Kind regards

Another Great Use of Neural Networks

kd42 — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Another Great Use of Neural Networks
Poster: kd42

Modern neural networks excel at generating regular expressions and designing workflows for processing data files that contain program code and text—such as HTML.

For example, if you ask ChatGPT to create a routine that strips all HTML tags, leaving only the plain text, and specify that you’re using Notepad++, it will generate a macro, explain how to use it, and help you efficiently process large batches of files.

One of the biggest advantages is that you can describe your task or problem to the neural network just as you would to other people on a forum. But unlike typical forum replies, responses from a large language model are often clearer, more direct, and provide all the assistance you need.

My email attachements cant be opened | well

Gregor Trebec — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: Gregor Trebec
Post title: well

[quote]Zea_Mays wrote:

What icon do they mean? Within the email program?
Downloading and opening the file on their device should work. [/quote]

now i got the chance to check the problem on the other part, with a guy that i know. I thought checking the attachement is simple - just clicking on the icon...

My email attachements cant be opened | What 'open' icon?

Zea_Mays — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:21:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: Zea_Mays
Post title: What 'open' icon?

What icon do they mean? Within the email program?
Downloading and opening the file on their device should work.

My email attachements cant be opened | Sorry

WolfgangS — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:16:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: WolfgangS
Post title: Sorry

[quote]WolfgangS wrote:

[quote]Gregor Trebec wrote:

[quote]...as a .docx document, instead? [/quote]

in Open Office there is no .docx format to be saved, just .doc [/quote]

I just checked and there is (obviously) the option to save as .docx which is the current MS Office standard. [/quote]

I just realized that I made a confusion between Libre Office and Open Office, so you are probably right.

My email attachements cant be opened | Are you sure?

WolfgangS — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:54:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: WolfgangS
Post title: Are you sure?

[quote]Gregor Trebec wrote:

[quote]...as a .docx document, instead? [/quote]

in Open Office there is no .docx format to be saved, just .doc [/quote]

I just checked and there is (obviously) the option to save as .docx which is the current MS Office standard.

My email attachements cant be opened | well

Gregor Trebec — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: Gregor Trebec
Post title: well

[quote]...as a .docx document, instead? [/quote]

in Open Office there is no .docx format to be saved, just .doc

My email attachements cant be opened | Have you tried saving

WolfgangS — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:39:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: WolfgangS
Post title: Have you tried saving

[quote]Gregor Trebec wrote:

It happened again today.
I write an email to which i add an attachement file (.doc). The receiver of the email cannot open the file. He said there is no 'open' icon.
I use gmail and the connection is perfect. THe file is made by OpenOffice. HELP [/quote]

...as a .docx document, instead?

My email attachements cant be opened

Gregor Trebec — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:22:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: My email attachements cant be opened
Poster: Gregor Trebec

It happened again today.
I write an email to which i add an attachement file (.doc). The receiver of the email cannot open the file. He said there is no 'open' icon.
I use gmail and the connection is perfect. THe file is made by OpenOffice. HELP

Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language? | AI translation

Maria Laura Curzi — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:56:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language?
Poster: Maria Laura Curzi
Post title: AI translation

[quote]Daryo wrote:

using words in Swedish delimited by " signs, the only results you'll get will be texts where the words are used exactly as is, which you would expect to be texts in Swedish - and the occasional text in some other language where the Swedish word was used.

OTOH this simple method won’t work if you don’t expect the terms used in your query string to show in the results 'exactly as is'.

Have you checked the help page explaining the search query syntax? [/quote]

Since Google is on its campaign to force AI Translate into everything, one of the things that started to happen over the last few months when I use web search (I don't use Chrome; it's too ugly) is that results show AI-translated pages.
So, now I use DuckDuckGo (or, sometimes, Qwant) for most of my web searches, but if I need to use Google search, I use the new Web option that appears under the More drop-down menu, or I add site:.br (or whatever country you want the results from) to the query.

IMO, this AI invasion isn't helping anybody other than the Google director's pocket, probably.

Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language? | If you ask questions

Daryo — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:55:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language?
Poster: Daryo
Post title: If you ask questions

using words in Swedish delimited by " signs, the only results you'll get will be texts where the words are used exactly as is, which you would expect to be texts in Swedish - and the occasional text in some other language where the Swedish word was used.

OTOH this simple method won’t work if you don’t expect the terms used in your query string to show in the results 'exactly as is'.

Have you checked the help page explaining the search query syntax?

Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language? | Settings > Search settings > Other settings

Alison MacG (X) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:18:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: Does anyone have any solution to get back the Google Chrome search results in one's native language?
Poster: Alison MacG (X)
Post title: Settings > Search settings > Other settings

Would this method work for you?

[url removed]