DEMOSTHENES  Hi Likos, I don't normally announce features in advance to avoid disappointment, however since you've brought it up, I thought you'd like to know that this is a planned feature for 1.1.6.  
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MACUPDATE ADMIN  You've definitely got my interest up... I think it would be a very cool feature: red/blue overall screentint.  
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LIKOS  That is awesome. I am usually hesitant in making requests from freeware writers. I don't feel I have a right to ask for upgrades. (unless the developer specifically asks for ideas.)

I appreciate the work. I was about to start messing around with color profiles to see if I could get an acceptable red picture that way. Even if I did get a picture I like that way its a bit of a chore to switch back and forth.

Thanks.  
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HOLYPOLY  Check out Dark Adapted which comes in a free version also.  
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DEMOSTHENES  Heh, well it took a bit longer than I planned, but colour tinting is now an option in Shades 1.2b1  
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BEN_MARKO  Actually all light regardless of color can be seen easily at night. I've been to Afghanistan and Iraq and no one uses Macs at all in a tactical environment. Marines and soldiers alike aren't even allowed to smoke because that tiny red light can be seen far away!  
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LIKOS  yes any light can be seen at night.

I'm sorry if my previous post led someone to believe that. As a matter of fact soldiers on special opps missions cover anything reflective and do not wear (or cover) watches that have illuminated dials. Any light at close distances can reveal your location.

That said red light travels the shortest distance. So if a device is set to maximum dim, red, and only on for a short time it MINIMIZES the risk of exposure. It does NOT eliminate the risk. On a battlefield it would still be a huge risk.

Also red light does not affect night vision so you will be able to see normally without the need to readjust to darkness. Pilots in WWII wore red goggles at night if they were up and about in order to preserve their night vision. If they were called in to defend the airstrip or into a sortie they were able to hop into a cockpit and fly out.

In my case it will prevent me from stubbing my toe on the bedpost. Not quite so glamorous but at least I don't wake the wife or kids to cursing:)

I hope that sorts its out. I don't want a soldier cranking up a laptop and thinking no one can see him because its set to red.   
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LIKOS  Well in my attempt to find a link proving my point I disproved much of it. It turns out blue/green is best for preserving night vision. (like the light used in night vision goggles.) Also what you intend to do at night will dictate the color you want. (I guess this is where user defined presets come in :)

read for more info:

http://stlplaces.com/night_vision_red_myth/  
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INFRAMAN  Try Noctorne by Blacktree, the same author as Quicksilver.

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24898/nocturne  
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MACUPDATE ADMIN  You mean 'Nocturne', right here at MacUpdate of course. :)  
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ZEETOO  My bad. I just figured out if you tell VirtueDesktops to show Shades on all screens then it works perfectly, so please disregard the previous comment.  
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