Activation

Activation

CyberLauncher offers multiple ways to activate the launcher: global shortcuts, hot corners, and multi-monitor support.

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Global Shortcut

Default Shortcut

Press Alt+Shift+L to toggle the launcher from any application.

Customizing the Shortcut

1. Go to Settings → General
2. Click the shortcut field
3. Press your desired key combination
4. Save

Requirements

• Must include at least one modifier (Alt, Ctrl, Shift)
• Cannot conflict with system shortcuts
• Some combinations may be reserved by other apps

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Hot Corners

How Hot Corners Work

Move your cursor to any screen corner to activate the launcher:

• No keyboard required
• Instant activation on corner entry
• Configurable activation delay

Configuration

Setting	Description
Top-left	Enable/disable top-left corner
Top-right	Enable/disable top-right corner
Bottom-left	Enable/disable bottom-left corner
Bottom-right	Enable/disable bottom-right corner
Activation delay	Delay before activation (ms)

Activation Delay

Set a delay to prevent accidental activation:

• 0 ms — Instant activation
• 200 ms — Short delay (recommended)
• 500 ms — Longer delay

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Multi-Monitor Support

Display Selection

Choose which monitor shows the launcher:

Option	Description
Primary	Always show on primary monitor
Specific	Choose a specific display
Follow cursor	Show on monitor with cursor

Follow Cursor Mode

The launcher appears on whichever monitor contains your cursor:

• Activate shortcut on any monitor
• Launcher appears on that screen
• Ideal for multi-monitor workflows

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Auto-Hide

Hide on Blur

The launcher automatically hides when:

• You switch to another application
• You click outside the launcher
• You press Escape

Configuration

Setting	Description
Hide on blur	Enable/disable auto-hide
Blur animation	Fade out effect

Keep Visible

To keep the launcher visible:

• Pin it (click the pin button)
• Or disable hide-on-blur in settings
• Useful for reference or monitoring

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Single Instance

Behavior

Only one instance of CyberLauncher can run:

• Pressing the shortcut again focuses the existing window
• No duplicate windows
• System tray icon for access

System Tray

The tray icon provides:

• Right-click menu for quick actions
• Open launcher
• Settings
• Quit

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Startup Options

Launch with Windows

CyberLauncher can start automatically:

• Settings → System → Start with Windows
• Or: Windows Settings → Apps → Startup

Start Minimized

Option to start in system tray:

• App runs but window is hidden
• Access via system tray or shortcut
• Reduces startup visual impact