"Hot Corners" for Windows
- none really, simply download the ico and ps1 files to a folder and launch the ps1
- please note MakeShortcut.cmd batch file provided for convenience ...
- throw resulting .lnk file in your "run on startup" folder if you like:
"%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
- as you can see, the batch file simply runs shortcut tool xxmklink.exe with appropriate arguments
- throw resulting .lnk file in your "run on startup" folder if you like:
- currently:
- upper left corner = power off monitor(s)
- upper right corner = screensaver
- ... but it's just powershell folks, so dream big! =)
- the lion's share of the code is for the task tray icon...
- look for "beef" as the key line where mouse location triggers action
- this DOES work with multiple monitors
- also includes tray menu options for blanking multiple displays independently
- the timer loop inherently keeps watching the mouse so if your screens stubbornly randomly wake up like mine, this will bonk them right back to nappy time!
- if your scenario isn't working, drop me an issue on github or if you're inclined, check your [System.Windows.Forms.Screen]::AllScreens
- here's mine:
BitsPerPixel : 32 Bounds : {X=2560,Y=0,Width=1920,Height=1200} DeviceName : \\.\DISPLAY2 Primary : False WorkingArea : {X=2560,Y=0,Width=1920,Height=1160} BitsPerPixel : 32 Bounds : {X=0,Y=0,Width=2560,Height=1600} DeviceName : \\.\DISPLAY3 Primary : True WorkingArea : {X=0,Y=0,Width=2560,Height=1560}
- i have 2 screens side-by-side, so note the Bounds of the first where X has a value...
- so that's where the $mouse.X-$bounds.X in the "beef" check works for me...
- hopefully that approach will carry through other monitor arragements with a little testing
- if you find that your windows get all jumbled after sleeping the monitors, this post actually seemed to help... but all i did was simply delete the whole registry folder
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers\Configuration
(i probably had at least 50 entries in there) and let Windows recreate.
- Flurry - https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/screensavers/75
- SereneScreen Marine Acquarium - https://www.serenescreen.com by Jim Sachs an OG from Commodore 64 and Amiga days!