v1.15.3-beta

Note
This package's software version was previously marked as a pre-release on Twinkle Tray's GitHub repository, but has since been promoted to a stable release. This version has since been unlisted from the Chocolatey Community Repository in favor of v1.15.3, as the packages are effectively identical.

Software

New in v1.15.3

Fixes & improvements:

• Improved reliability of restoring brightness from idle detection.
• Updated localizations.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.3

Package

• Update to 1.15.3-beta
• Minor package description change to reflect Chocolatey scripting best practices
• Update script optimization to minimize GitHub API requests
• Add support for deviations from pre-release software versions (i.e. when the software version does not contain a string suffix)
  • To respect users' update channel preferences, package versions consuming such software versions will be padded with -beta
• Fix bug with incorrect version variable being used when generating LICENSE.txt

Full Changelog: v1.15.2...v1.15.3-beta

v1.15.3

Note
This software version was previously released as v1.15.3-beta on the Chocolatey Community Repository. This was previously marked as a pre-release on Twinkle Tray's GitHub repository, but has since been promoted to a stable release. Package is being re-released as-is with a stable version.

Software

New in v1.15.3

Fixes & improvements:

• Improved reliability of restoring brightness from idle detection.
• Updated localizations.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.3

Package

• Update to 1.15.3

Full Changelog: v1.15.3-beta...v1.15.3

v1.15.2

Software

New in v1.15.2

Fixes & improvements:

• Reduced CPU usage when the native Windows theme changes.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.2

Package

• Update to 1.15.2
• Minor update script regex changes

Full Changelog: v1.15.1...v1.15.2

v1.15.1

Software

New in v1.15.1

Fixes & improvements:

• Improved idle handling when idle dimming feature is disabled.
• Fixed regression in resuming from idle dimming under certain conditions.
• Adjusted Windows 11 drop shadow styling for light/dark mode.
• Updated localizations.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.1

Package

• Update to 1.15.1

Full Changelog: v1.15.0...v1.15.1

v1.15.0

Software

New in v1.15.0

New features & improvements:

• Implemented new UI for the hotkey overlay when using the Windows 11 style.
• Refactored the Time of Day Adjustments code to be more reliable.
• Time of Day Adjustments will now use the user's transition setting under most conditions.
• Added option to animate between the current and next Time of Day Adjustment time throughout the day.
• Implemented CLI option to trigger current Time of Day Adjustment.
• Refactored the Idle Detection system and UI to be more flexible and precise.
• Added options to the system tray right-click menu for pausing Idle Detection and Time of Day Adjustments.
• Added option to switch to Beta update channel (not available for Microsoft Store version).
• Fixed a bug that could cause excessive CPU/RAM usage at startup.
• Improved focus handling.
• Updated localizations.

Other information:

• The new Windows 11 hotkey overlay is not intended to be a 1:1 recreation of the native brightness/volume flyout. Please don't open an issue that it isn't exactly the same. Bug reports are welcome.
• The new Time of Day Adjustment animation setting will more actively keep your scheduled brightness in sync. This may increase CPU usage. It will also be more difficult to manually set brightness due to the scheduled brightness kicking in every minute or so.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.0

Package

• Update to 1.15.0
• Added support for beta releases, opt in with --pre or --prerelease
• Fix shimming/start compatibility when redirecting install location
  • Taking new dependency on chocolatey-core.extension v1.0.0 or later to resolve install location
• Added package note to description to clarify installer framework used
• Minor documentation updates

Full Changelog: v1.14.8...v1.15.0

v1.15.0-beta2

Software

New in v1.15.0 Beta 2

New features & improvements:

• Fixed an idle detection bug.
• Fixed UI bug with right-click menu.
• Improved focus handling.
• See v1.15.0 Beta 1 for more release notes.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.0-beta2

Package

• Update to 1.15.0-beta2
• Fix shimming/start compatibility when redirecting install location
  • Taking new dependency on chocolatey-core.extension v1.0.0 or later to resolve install location
• Added package note to description to clarify installer framework used
• Minor documentation updates

Full Changelog: v1.15.0-beta1...v1.15.0-beta2

v1.15.0-beta1

Software

New in v1.15.0 Beta 1

New features & improvements:

• Implemented new UI for the hotkey overlay when using the Windows 11 style.
• Refactored the Time of Day Adjustments code to be more reliable.
• Time of Day Adjustments will now use the user's transition setting under most conditions.
• Added option to animate between the current and next Time of Day Adjustment time throughout the day.
• Implemented CLI option to trigger current Time of Day Adjustment.
• Refactored the Idle Detection system and UI to be more flexible and precise.
• Added options to the system tray right-click menu for pausing Idle Detection and Time of Day Adjustments.
• Fixed a bug that could cause excessive CPU/RAM usage at startup.
• Updated localizations.

Other information:

• The new Windows 11 hotkey overlay is not intended to be a 1:1 recreation of the native brightness/volume flyout. Please don't open an issue that it isn't exactly the same. Bug reports are welcome.
• The new Time of Day Adjustment animation setting will more actively keep your scheduled brightness in sync. This may increase CPU usage. It will also be more difficult to manually set brightness due to the scheduled brightness kicking in every minute or so.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.15.0-beta1

Package

• Implement support for pre-release beta builds
• Update to 1.15.0-beta1

Full Changelog: v1.14.8...v1.15.0-beta1

v1.14.8

Software

New in v1.14.8

Fixes & improvements:

• Fixed error on waking from sleep when using Windows 10 theme.
• Disabled undesired ability to zoom panel.
• Adjusted VCP codes used for display power state.
• Implemented new CPU/memory optimizations.
• Added error catching on idle detection code.
• Adjusted monitor detection code.
• Updated localizations.
• Updated dependencies.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.14.8

Package

• Update to 1.14.8

Full Changelog: v1.14.7...v1.14.8

v1.14.7

Software

New in v1.14.7

Fixes & improvements:

• Fixed bug when taskbar is anchored to the top of the screen.
• Fixed fullscreen app issues (again).
• Fixed wrong font being displayed when Segoe Fluent Icons is installed but not Segoe UI Variable.
• Fixed --VCP command line flag.
• Minor memory improvements.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.14.7

Package

• Update to 1.14.7

Full Changelog: v1.14.6...v1.14.7

v1.14.6

Software

New in v1.14.6

Fixes & improvements:

• Implemented a better fix for the Windows 10 / Acrylic bug.
• Tweaked Windows 11 styling.
• Made force_low_power_gpu flag optional. It can be forced in the settings file.
• Added "Time of Day Adjustments" transition speed options.
• Added option to hide specific displays.
• Added a warning for DDC/CI power state users.
• Updated localizations.
• Various bug fixes.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray/releases/tag/v1.14.6

Package

• Update to 1.14.6

Full Changelog: v1.14.5...v1.14.6