Are you tired of being stuck at work during the holiday season? Do you wish you could add a touch of festive cheer to your computer screen without sacrificing productivity? Look no further than Festivitas, a new macOS app that lets you decorate your Mac with twinkling, holiday lights.
A Whimsical Holiday Treat from Software Developer Simon B. Støvring
The mastermind behind Festivitas is software developer Simon B. Støvring, creator of several popular iOS apps favored by developers, including Runestone, a text editor; Scriptable, a scripting app; and Jayson, a JSON editor. With Festivitas, Støvring brings his signature creativity to the Mac platform, allowing users to add a festive touch to their computer screen.
Customizing Your Holiday Display
At launch, you can adjust various settings to customize your holiday display. These include:
- Cable thickness: Adjust the thickness of the lights’ cables to create a more realistic or stylized look.
- Size of lights: Choose from a range of light sizes to suit your preference.
- Distance apart: Determine how closely or widely spaced your lights are.
- Drop height and width: Set the height and width of the drop effect, allowing you to position the lights above or below other screen elements.
- Flashing pattern: Select from various flashing patterns to add an extra layer of visual interest.
- Speed of flash: Adjust the speed at which your lights flash to create a more dynamic display.
- Colors: Choose from a range of colors, including white lights, or opt for a customizable color palette.
You can also switch between colored and white lights, depending on your preference. Furthermore, you have the option to disable the lights in the dock or menu bar if they become distracting.
Using Festivitas: A Step-by-Step Guide
To get started with Festivitas:
- Ensure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements: macOS 14.6 or later.
- Enable the app in the Mac’s Accessibility settings. This involves a simple toggle switch.
- The lights will be automatically added to your Mac, and you can customize their look and behavior to suit your preferences.
Toggling Off the Lights
To turn off the lights, simply quit the app from the menu bar or dock. Festivitas is designed to be easy to use and accessible, allowing you to quickly switch between festive displays and a distraction-free work environment.
Pricing: Name-Your-Own-Price Download from the Festivitas Website
Festivitas is available as a name-your-own-price download from the Festivitas website. Users have been paying anywhere from €4 to €30 for the app, indicating that it’s accessible to a wide range of users.
Conclusion
With Festivitas, you can bring some holiday cheer to your Mac without sacrificing productivity. Whether you’re working from home or stuck in an office, this whimsical app lets you add a touch of festive magic to your computer screen. Give it a try and get into the holiday spirit!
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