Django Interface Inconsistency Issue

The difference in interface appearance between your desktop (blue) and laptop (green) despite having the same code is likely due to one of the following reasons:

Possible Causes

1. Browser Cache: Your desktop browser might have cached an older version of your CSS files
2. Different Static Files: The static files might not be properly collected or served
3. Different Browser Versions: Different browsers or browser versions can render CSS differently
4. CSS Media Queries: Your CSS might include media queries that render differently based on screen size
5. Local Settings Differences: Different settings in your local Django settings files

Solutions to Try

1. Clear Browser Cache

First, try clearing your browser cache on the desktop:

• Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+Delete
• Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+Delete
• Safari: Command+Option+E

2. Check Static Files Configuration

Make sure your static files are properly configured in your settings.py:

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STATIC_URL = '/static/'
STATICFILES_DIRS = [
    os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'static'),
]

3. Force Reload CSS

Add a version parameter to your CSS link to force a reload:

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<link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'css/style.css' %}?v=1.1">

4. Check for Media Queries

Look in your CSS files for media queries that might be causing different appearances based on screen size:

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@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    /* Styles that apply only to screens smaller than 1200px */
}

5. Ensure Consistent Settings

Check if there are any differences in your settings files between the two systems. Look for any environment-specific settings that might affect the appearance.

If you want the green interface everywhere, identify the CSS that's creating the green interface on your laptop and ensure it's being properly loaded on your desktop as well.