Lab Tick

If you've ever experienced frustration with the erratic behavior of your PowerBook or MacBook Pro's backlit keyboard, you're not alone. A common complaint amongst users is the lack of control over this feature, which is dictated by the ambient light sensor and can be temperamental at best. Despite the potential benefits of a backlit keyboard, the implementation of this feature in Mac OS X has its flaws.

Enter Lab Tick, a free application specifically designed to address the shortcomings of Mac OS X's backlit keyboard feature. By downloading Lab Tick, users gain greater control over the brightness and timing of their keyboard backlighting, enabling a more customized and user-friendly experience overall.

Beyond its primary purpose of addressing the flaws of Apple's implementation, Lab Tick is a useful tool for anyone who frequently uses their Mac in low light conditions, as it allows for optimal visibility without causing strain or distraction.

Overall, if you're a fan of backlit keyboards but have found that the default implementation in Mac OS X falls short, Lab Tick is definitely worth checking out. Its ability to refine and customize this feature offers a marked improvement over the standard system.