00:00 Introduction
Tim Davis introduces Maintenance Monday #216 on the Basic Joomla Tutorials YouTube channel.
Mentions the topic of adding dark mode to Joomla 4 sites for both admin and the Cassiopeia template.
00:34 Sponsor Message: MySites.guru
Promotes MySites.guru, offering a free Joomla site audit and a coupon code for viewers.
01:08 Importance of Dark Mode
Discusses personal preference for dark mode during night work due to reduced eye strain.
Introduces a free plugin for adding dark mode to Joomla 4 sites, thanks to a recommendation.
01:39 Transition to Tutorial
Moves to the screen demonstration to show how to implement dark mode in Joomla 4.
02:14 Installing the Plugin
Navigates to Akiba's GitHub page for Dark Magic plugin for Joomla 4.
Downloads and saves the plugin file.
02:49 Uploading and Installing the Plugin
Accesses Joomla 4 admin area, goes to Extensions -> Install Extensions.
Uploads and installs the Dark Magic plugin.
03:26 Configuring the Plugin
Navigates to Extensions -> Plugins, finds and enables "System - Dark Magic" plugin.
Explains plugin settings: apply dark theme always, follow browser setting, or follow the sun (with latitude/longitude options).
04:35 Setting Preferences
Demonstrates configuring dark mode preferences for backend and frontend.
Discusses options for setting colors: background, main text, inverse text, links, and special colors.
05:46 Enabling Dark Mode
Saves settings and enables dark mode for both backend and frontend.
Shows the site and admin panel in dark mode after enabling.
06:14 Conclusion and Call to Action
Summarizes the tutorial on adding dark mode to Joomla 4.
Encourages viewers to subscribe, like the video, and enable notifications.
Summary
Introduction: Tim Davis introduces dark mode for Joomla 4 admin and Cassiopeia template.
Sponsor Message: Promotes MySites.guru and offers a coupon code for viewers.
Importance of Dark Mode: Explains personal preference for dark mode during night work.
Transition to Tutorial: Moves to screen demonstration for implementing dark mode.
Installing the Plugin: Navigates to Akiba's GitHub for Dark Magic plugin, downloads, and saves the file.
Uploading and Installing: Shows how to upload and install the plugin in Joomla 4.
Configuring the Plugin: Accesses plugin settings to choose dark mode preferences (always, browser setting, or follow the sun).
Setting Preferences: Demonstrates setting color preferences for backend and frontend.
Enabling Dark Mode: Enables dark mode for both backend and frontend, shows the site and admin panel in dark mode.
Conclusion: Summarizes the tutorial and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and enable notifications.
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