Safari Reader is a really great addition to the latest version of Safari, and it does a pretty job of dimming the background so that you can have a focused reading experience. But sometimes, it’s just not enough – light or cluttered websites still peak through with the utmost disrespect to your eyes. Don’t let those naughty flash ads distract you from reading an Ars Technica epic: we’ve got the goods to get that helpful little background even darker.
A simple hack by Zeno Crivelli, those wishing for a darker Safari Reader background can follow relatively simple instructions for performing the simple surgery. You should use caution, but the payoff is ultimately an enhanced reading experience.
Check out the instructions on his blog, and follow Crivelli on his Twitter @zenoc.