# System Preferences Configure Livid's system-level settings for the best experience. ## General Settings Access general settings via **Livid icon** → **Preferences** → **General**. ### Launch at Login Enable this option to start Livid automatically when you log in to your Mac. ### Menu Bar Icon Choose how Livid appears in your menu bar: - **Color Icon**: Full-color Livid logo - **Monochrome**: Matches system appearance - **Hidden**: Hide the icon (access via Spotlight) ### Update Settings - **Automatic Updates**: Keep Livid up to date automatically - **Beta Channel**: Get early access to new features ## Performance Settings Found under **Preferences** → **Performance**. ### Quality Presets | Preset | Resolution | Frame Rate | Best For | |--------|------------|------------|----------| | Performance | 1080p | 30fps | Older Macs, battery saving | | Balanced | Native | 30fps | Daily use | | Quality | Native | 60fps | Desktop Macs, visual quality | ### Resource Limits - **Max CPU Usage**: Limit CPU usage (default: 15%) - **Max Memory**: Limit RAM usage (default: 512MB) ## Behavior Settings Configure when wallpapers should pause: - **On Battery Power**: Pause to save battery - **Fullscreen Apps**: Pause when apps are fullscreen - **Screen Saver Active**: Pause during screen saver - **Display Sleep**: Stop rendering when displays sleep ## Hotkeys Customize keyboard shortcuts under **Preferences** → **Hotkeys**. All shortcuts can be customized or disabled. ## Advanced For power users: - **Debug Mode**: Enable detailed logging - **Hardware Acceleration**: Toggle GPU rendering - **Frame Buffer**: Adjust buffer size for smoother playback