macOS users over 40, what display settings do you use on your external displays? As I get older, I find I prefer larger text. My eyesight seems fine, but I simply prefer larger text to read on-screen. However, I still want to retain the screen real estate that affords me having several applications open at... mastodon.social

@cdevroe I think you mean over-50s. Us 40 to 50 year olds are all in a state of non-acceptance still aren’t we? I thought this was agreed on at committee?!

@cdevroe I tend to use the "native" resolution of the display if at all possible, because I think the text is (a little) clearer. I do sometimes bump up text sizes in specific applications or web sites. (Definitely long since out of the "9-point Monaco" text editing club...)

@cdevroe well I’ve been using readers for a couple years now. Recommend a high quality pair. You may be surprised how much it helps.

@cdevroe Studio Display at 2560 x 1440. Most apps bump up any 12pt to 14 pt. Command + or two finger spread on trackpad when required. Dark theme. Reading glasses (2x) but, as people keep telling me, I really should go to the optician and get some proper glasses.

@cdevroe I'm on an ultra wide screen similar to your resolution. I tend to zoom in when reading text on browsers or word processing, but otherwise leave the resolution unchanged. I do work on photos and graphics so this helps. Contrast is another thing to consider; harsh contrast is not they great.

@joshua Haha! Sorry I forgot!

@jthingelstad Any brand recommendations?

@Dunk I’m fairly certain my vision is “perfect”. But maybe I should have that tested as well in case I’m wrong.

@jtr I prefer higher contrast when reading text. So many weblogs are low contrast.

@cdevroe @jtr The super high contrast of pure white on black is harsh for me to read. This is why I’ve always struggled with full-time dark mode, far too many apps get this wrong.

@pimoore Yep. I do need some contrast, but if it's full white on black it's burning into my eyes and I can even see "ghosts" of the text when I look away. This is why my blog (and my wiki) have a bit less of a contrast to the colors. I actually don't remember why I settled for these specific colors though, coming to think of it...

@jtr That’s precisely the issue with it. That effect is called halation, and is especially bad for people with astigmatism — but can affect everyone to varying degrees. Exactly why there are guidelines to follow for proper contrast and readability, and that white on black is downright horrible.

@pimoore I haven't heard of halation and as a person with astigmatism I have some reading to do. Thanks for this info!