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How Atmos Widgets Stay Clickable Without Blocking the Desktop

Learn how Atmos keeps widgets visually present on your desktop without turning them into a giant click-blocking overlay, and how interaction still works in edit mode.

GuideWidgetsDocumentationDesktop

How Atmos Uses Accessibility for Cursor Replacement

Learn why Atmos asks for Accessibility access for cursor skins, what that permission improves, and how the cursor engine behaves when full access is not available yet.

GuideCursorDocumentationPermissions

How Smart Loop Analysis, Caching, and Reanalyze Work

Learn how Atmos analyzes tracks for Smart Loop, when it reuses cached beat data, and what actually changes when you run reanalyze.

GuideSmart LoopDocumentationAudio

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How Atmos Widgets Stay Clickable Without Blocking the Desktop

Learn how Atmos keeps widgets visually present on your desktop without turning them into a giant click-blocking overlay, and how interaction still works in edit mode.

GuideWidgetsDocumentationDesktop

How Atmos Uses Accessibility for Cursor Replacement

Learn why Atmos asks for Accessibility access for cursor skins, what that permission improves, and how the cursor engine behaves when full access is not available yet.

GuideCursorDocumentationPermissions

How Smart Loop Analysis, Caching, and Reanalyze Work

Learn how Atmos analyzes tracks for Smart Loop, when it reuses cached beat data, and what actually changes when you run reanalyze.

GuideSmart LoopDocumentationAudio

How Atmos Clear Library, Reset, and Recovery Work

Learn the difference between clearing your library, fully resetting Atmos, and using export or import to recover or move your setup safely.

GuideSettingsDocumentationRecovery

Hidden Atmos Interactions and Shortcuts

Learn the subtle interactions built into Atmos, including scroll-based volume control, keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop flows, long-press expansion, and other behaviors that are easy to miss.

GuideShortcutsDocumentationWorkflow

How Atmos Handles Missing or Moved Files

Learn what happens when an Atmos file no longer exists where the app expects it, why built-in content is more resilient, and how imports can restore packaged assets.

GuideLibraryDocumentationFiles

How Atmos Backgrounds Work Behind the Scenes

Learn how Atmos applies image and video backgrounds, why the wallpaper system feels different from a normal app window, and what causes backgrounds to restore or disappear.

GuideBackgroundsDocumentationDesktop

How the Atmos Menu Bar Workflow Works

Learn how Atmos behaves as a menu-bar-first app, what left-click and right-click do, and how the window and context menu change based on your current app and license state.

TutorialMenu BarDocumentationWorkflow

Common Atmos Troubleshooting Steps

Learn the most useful ways to troubleshoot Atmos when audio, backgrounds, cursor features, widgets, uploads, updates, or licensing do not behave the way you expect.

GuideTroubleshootingDocumentationSupport

How Atmos Handles Built-In vs Uploaded Content

Learn how Atmos separates built-in media from your own uploads, how profile roles are determined, and what hidden rules affect deletion, restoration, and activation.

TutorialLibraryDocumentationUpload

How Widget Edit Mode and Snap-to-Grid Work

Learn how Atmos lets you edit desktop widgets, how dragging and resizing actually work, and what snap-to-grid changes behind the scenes.

TutorialWidgetsDocumentationDesktop

How Atmos Restores Your Previous State

Learn what Atmos remembers between launches, how it restores playback and desktop settings, and what gets carried through profile export and import.

TutorialProfilesDocumentationBackup

How App Disable Mode Works in Atmos

Learn what happens when you disable Atmos, which systems the app pauses behind the scenes, and how it restores your setup when you turn everything back on.

TutorialSettingsDocumentationDesktop

Atmos License States, Grace Periods, and Access Control Explained

Learn how Atmos handles activation, offline verification, subscription grace periods, blocked states, and the hidden app behavior behind each license status.

TutorialLicenseDocumentationAccount

How Updates Work in Atmos

Learn how Atmos checks for updates, what users see when a new version is available, and how the app decides whether an update is normal, critical, or not needed.

TutorialUpdatesDocumentationMaintenance

Atmos Settings Explained

A practical walkthrough of the Atmos settings pages, including playback controls, Smart Loop tuning, data reset actions, updates, and profile transfer.

TutorialSettingsDocumentationFeatures

How to Export and Import an Atmos Profile

Learn what an Atmos `.profile` file includes, how export and import actually work, and what gets restored when you move your setup to another machine or save it for later.

TutorialProfilesBackupDocumentation

The Best Atmos Widgets for Everyday Use

A practical guide to the most useful Atmos widgets for daily setups, including which ones work best together and how to keep your desktop helpful without making it feel crowded.

GuideWidgetsDesktopRecommendations

How to Set Up Widgets in Atmos

Learn how Atmos widgets are added, placed, edited, and styled on the desktop, including the hidden behaviors around edit mode, snapping, and widget-specific controls.

TutorialWidgetsDesktopFeatures

How Cursor Effects Work

Learn how Atmos adds motion-based cursor effects, which trail styles are currently exposed in the app, and what the intensity control really changes for each one.

TutorialCursorEffectsFeatures

How to Import a Custom Cursor Pack

Learn how `.cursor` packages are imported into Atmos, what gets preserved during import, and which hidden details matter if a custom cursor looks good in preview but feels wrong in use.

TutorialCursorImportFeatures

How to Enable and Use Cursor Skins

Learn how Atmos replaces the system cursor, how to switch between built-in and custom skins, and which hidden details matter when a skin does not behave the way you expect.

TutorialCursorSkinsFeatures

How to Organize and Edit Your Library

Learn how Atmos groups profiles, how to switch between active items, and how to rename, update, or remove entries without losing control of your setup.

TutorialLibraryProfilesDocumentation

How Smart Loop Works

Learn how Atmos analyzes a track, maps candidate jump points, and creates loops that feel more natural than simple repeat playback.

TutorialSmart LoopAudioFeatures

How Video Profiles Work in Atmos

Understand how a single video file can act as audio, background, or both inside Atmos, and why video profiles behave differently from standard tracks or still images.

TutorialVideoProfilesFeatures

How to Use Video and Image Backgrounds

Learn how Atmos handles visual profiles, how image and video backgrounds differ, and what actually happens when you turn desktop visuals on or off.

TutorialBackgroundsVideoImages

How to Add Your First Audio Track

Learn how Atmos turns audio files into reusable profiles, what happens when you upload a track, and how playback settings work once your first song is loaded.

TutorialAudioLibraryDocumentation

Getting Started with Atmos

A practical introduction to the Atmos menu bar app, its first-launch flow, and the fastest way to build your first desktop setup.

TutorialGetting StartedBasicsDocumentation

How Atmos Handles Screen, Space, and Desktop Changes

A behind-the-scenes look at how Atmos keeps wallpapers, widgets, cursor skins, and the main window working when your desktop changes around it.

GuideDesktopDocumentationWidgets

How Atmos Keeps the Real Cursor Hidden

A deeper look at the layered cursor-hiding system that lets Atmos replace the macOS pointer without constant flicker or lag.

GuideCursorDocumentationPermissions

How Atmos Detects and Maps Cursor States

A behind-the-scenes guide to how Atmos decides when to show a pointer, text cursor, resize handle, crosshair, or another cursor skin state.

GuideCursorDocumentationFeatures

How Atmos Handles Multi-Monitor Cursor and Overlay Layouts

A guide to how Atmos places cursor skins, widgets, and wallpapers across multiple displays, and why different systems behave differently.

GuideDesktopWidgetsCursor

How Atmos Positions and Restores the Main Window

A behind-the-scenes look at how the Atmos panel saves its position, allows off-screen movement, and restores itself when you bring it back.

GuideDesktopWindowDocumentation

How Atmos Handles Context Menus and Menu Bar Actions

A guide to how the Atmos menu bar icon responds to left-clicks, right-clicks, license states, and quick actions like reload, speed changes, and settings access.

GuideMenu BarWorkflowDocumentation