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CyberGems edited this page Aug 30, 2026
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CyberFeeds features a custom notification window that alerts you to new articles with batching, keyword filtering, and snooze functionality.
When new articles are published:
- A custom notification window appears
- Notifications are batched to avoid flooding
- Click to open the article
- Configure which feeds and keywords trigger alerts
The custom notification window is:
- Transparent and frameless
- Positioned on any screen corner
- Multi-monitor aware
- Non-intrusive (doesn't steal focus)
Each notification shows:
- Feed name and icon
- Article title
- Publication time
- Thumbnail (if available)
- Action buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Open | Open article in viewer |
| Browser | Open in external browser |
| Dismiss | Close notification |
| Dismiss all | Close all notifications |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable notifications | Master toggle |
| Position | Screen corner for notifications |
| Monitor | Target monitor |
| Duration | How long notifications stay visible |
| Max stack | Maximum simultaneous notifications |
| Sound | Play sound with notifications |
| Custom sound | Custom notification sound file |
| Margins X/Y | Offset from screen edge |
| Max width/height | Notification size limits |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Disable on fullscreen | Suppress during games/videos |
| Open behavior | Open in browser or app |
| Show thumbnails | Include article thumbnail |
| Preload images | Load thumbnails in notification |
Mute feeds to suppress their notifications:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Select feeds to mute
- Muted feeds won't trigger notifications
- Articles still download normally
Right-click a feed → Notification settings:
- Mute/unmute the feed
- Set custom keywords for the feed
Only notify when articles match keywords:
- Add keywords to watch list
- Notifications trigger only for matching articles
- Case-insensitive matching
- Go to Settings → Notifications → Keyword Filters
- Add keywords (one per line)
- Optionally specify feeds to monitor
bitcoin → Notify for any article mentioning "bitcoin"
AI, machine learning → Notify for "AI" or "machine learning"
Temporarily suppress all notifications:
- Click Snooze in notification window
- Or use the snooze shortcut
- Choose duration: 15min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | Brief pause |
| 30 minutes | Short break |
| 1 hour | Meeting/work |
| 2 hours | Extended focus |
| 4 hours | Half day |
- Snooze indicator in system tray
- Time remaining shown
- Cancel snooze anytime
View past notifications:
- Access via the Notification History panel
- Shows dismissed notifications
- Grouped by feed and time
- Clear history option
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Retention | How long to keep notification history |
| Max items | Maximum notifications to store |
When fullscreen applications are detected:
- Notifications are suppressed
- No popups during gaming or presentations
- Articles queue for later delivery
CyberFeeds detects fullscreen windows:
- Games in fullscreen mode
- Video players
- Presentation software
- Any application in fullscreen
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Suppress all | No notifications during fullscreen |
| Suppress sound | Visual only, no audio |
| Show silently | No sound, no animation |
Default notification sound plays when:
- New articles arrive
- (If sound is enabled in settings)
Replace with your own sound file:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable Sound
- Select custom sound file
- Supported formats: MP3, WAV, OGG
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| Top-right | Default |
| Top-left | Top-left corner |
| Bottom-right | Above taskbar |
| Bottom-left | Bottom-left corner |
| Center-right | Right side, centered |
| Center-left | Left side, centered |
- Select target monitor for notifications
- Notifications appear on the configured monitor
- Independent of main window position