LumoTray

LumoTray is a Windows application that combines three main functions: a custom menu in the notification area, advanced desktop wallpaper settings, and full-screen modes with screensaver features. It runs from the system tray.

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• Hierarchical custom menu. Creates menu structures with unlimited folder depth. Supports shortcuts to programs, documents, scripts, and files of any type.
• Shortcut organization. Groups and categorizes all launchers in a menu accessible from the system tray. Eliminates the need for desktop icons.
• Static wallpapers. Sets solid colors or fixed images as the desktop background. Supports different settings for each connected monitor.
• Dynamic wallpapers. Sets up image slideshows with a customizable interval. Integrates automatic wallpaper sources such as Bing Picture of the Day or NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day.
• Static full-screen modes. Displays solid colors or fixed images in full screen. Useful as a screensaver or for temporarily hiding the contents of the monitor.
• Dynamic full-screen modes. Plays local or YouTube videos, slideshows, web pages, and PDF files in full screen. Includes specialized visualizations such as Matrix Code and Hexells.
• Time tools. Includes an alarm clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer in full-screen mode. Ideal for managing work and break times.
• Multi-monitor support. Configures each screen connected to the system independently. Applies different wallpapers and modes on each display.
• Integrated web content. Displays complete web pages in full-screen mode. Makes it possible to create information stations or visual dashboards.
• Wallpaper automation. Schedules automatic image rotation at defined intervals. Keeps the desktop visually fresh without manual intervention.
• Online repositories. Provides direct access to image sources such as Bing or NASA APOD. Downloads and applies new daily content without additional setup.
• Artistic visualizations. Includes procedural art generators such as Hexells and effects such as Matrix Code for decorative use or as a screensaver.

LumoTray was developed as an all-in-one solution for users who needed to manage several system functions from a single access point. Written in C++ with Qt, the software has evolved to incorporate features requested by professional users and customization enthusiasts. Support for multiple monitors and content formats was implemented in early versions, positioning the tool as a versatile alternative to the native Windows options.

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