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How Atmos Uses Accessibility for Cursor Replacement
Learn why Atmos asks for Accessibility access for cursor skins, what that permission improves, and how the cursor engine behaves when full access is not available yet.
GuideCursorDocumentationPermissions
How Smart Loop Analysis, Caching, and Reanalyze Work
Learn how Atmos analyzes tracks for Smart Loop, when it reuses cached beat data, and what actually changes when you run reanalyze.
GuideSmart LoopDocumentationAudio
How Atmos Clear Library, Reset, and Recovery Work
Learn the difference between clearing your library, fully resetting Atmos, and using export or import to recover or move your setup safely.
GuideSettingsDocumentationRecovery
Hidden Atmos Interactions and Shortcuts
Learn the subtle interactions built into Atmos, including scroll-based volume control, keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop flows, long-press expansion, and other behaviors that are easy to miss.
GuideShortcutsDocumentationWorkflow
How Atmos Handles Missing or Moved Files
Learn what happens when an Atmos file no longer exists where the app expects it, why built-in content is more resilient, and how imports can restore packaged assets.
GuideLibraryDocumentationFiles
How Atmos Backgrounds Work Behind the Scenes
Learn how Atmos applies image and video backgrounds, why the wallpaper system feels different from a normal app window, and what causes backgrounds to restore or disappear.
GuideBackgroundsDocumentationDesktop
How the Atmos Menu Bar Workflow Works
Learn how Atmos behaves as a menu-bar-first app, what left-click and right-click do, and how the window and context menu change based on your current app and license state.
TutorialMenu BarDocumentationWorkflow
Common Atmos Troubleshooting Steps
Learn the most useful ways to troubleshoot Atmos when audio, backgrounds, cursor features, widgets, uploads, updates, or licensing do not behave the way you expect.
GuideTroubleshootingDocumentationSupport
How Atmos Handles Built-In vs Uploaded Content
Learn how Atmos separates built-in media from your own uploads, how profile roles are determined, and what hidden rules affect deletion, restoration, and activation.
TutorialLibraryDocumentationUpload
How Widget Edit Mode and Snap-to-Grid Work
Learn how Atmos lets you edit desktop widgets, how dragging and resizing actually work, and what snap-to-grid changes behind the scenes.
TutorialWidgetsDocumentationDesktop
How Atmos Restores Your Previous State
Learn what Atmos remembers between launches, how it restores playback and desktop settings, and what gets carried through profile export and import.
TutorialProfilesDocumentationBackup
How App Disable Mode Works in Atmos
Learn what happens when you disable Atmos, which systems the app pauses behind the scenes, and how it restores your setup when you turn everything back on.
TutorialSettingsDocumentationDesktop
Atmos License States, Grace Periods, and Access Control Explained
Learn how Atmos handles activation, offline verification, subscription grace periods, blocked states, and the hidden app behavior behind each license status.
TutorialLicenseDocumentationAccount
How Updates Work in Atmos
Learn how Atmos checks for updates, what users see when a new version is available, and how the app decides whether an update is normal, critical, or not needed.
TutorialUpdatesDocumentationMaintenance
Atmos Settings Explained
A practical walkthrough of the Atmos settings pages, including playback controls, Smart Loop tuning, data reset actions, updates, and profile transfer.
TutorialSettingsDocumentationFeatures
How to Export and Import an Atmos Profile
Learn what an Atmos `.profile` file includes, how export and import actually work, and what gets restored when you move your setup to another machine or save it for later.
TutorialProfilesBackupDocumentation
How to Set Up Widgets in Atmos
Learn how Atmos widgets are added, placed, edited, and styled on the desktop, including the hidden behaviors around edit mode, snapping, and widget-specific controls.
TutorialWidgetsDesktopFeatures
How Cursor Effects Work
Learn how Atmos adds motion-based cursor effects, which trail styles are currently exposed in the app, and what the intensity control really changes for each one.
TutorialCursorEffectsFeatures
How to Import a Custom Cursor Pack
Learn how `.cursor` packages are imported into Atmos, what gets preserved during import, and which hidden details matter if a custom cursor looks good in preview but feels wrong in use.
TutorialCursorImportFeatures
How to Enable and Use Cursor Skins
Learn how Atmos replaces the system cursor, how to switch between built-in and custom skins, and which hidden details matter when a skin does not behave the way you expect.
TutorialCursorSkinsFeatures
How to Organize and Edit Your Library
Learn how Atmos groups profiles, how to switch between active items, and how to rename, update, or remove entries without losing control of your setup.
TutorialLibraryProfilesDocumentation
How Smart Loop Works
Learn how Atmos analyzes a track, maps candidate jump points, and creates loops that feel more natural than simple repeat playback.
TutorialSmart LoopAudioFeatures
How Video Profiles Work in Atmos
Understand how a single video file can act as audio, background, or both inside Atmos, and why video profiles behave differently from standard tracks or still images.
TutorialVideoProfilesFeatures
How to Add Your First Audio Track
Learn how Atmos turns audio files into reusable profiles, what happens when you upload a track, and how playback settings work once your first song is loaded.
TutorialAudioLibraryDocumentation
Getting Started with Atmos
A practical introduction to the Atmos menu bar app, its first-launch flow, and the fastest way to build your first desktop setup.
TutorialGetting StartedBasicsDocumentation
How Atmos Handles Screen, Space, and Desktop Changes
A behind-the-scenes look at how Atmos keeps wallpapers, widgets, cursor skins, and the main window working when your desktop changes around it.
GuideDesktopDocumentationWidgets
How Atmos Keeps the Real Cursor Hidden
A deeper look at the layered cursor-hiding system that lets Atmos replace the macOS pointer without constant flicker or lag.
GuideCursorDocumentationPermissions
How Atmos Detects and Maps Cursor States
A behind-the-scenes guide to how Atmos decides when to show a pointer, text cursor, resize handle, crosshair, or another cursor skin state.
GuideCursorDocumentationFeatures
How Atmos Positions and Restores the Main Window
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Atmos panel saves its position, allows off-screen movement, and restores itself when you bring it back.
GuideDesktopWindowDocumentation
How Atmos Handles Context Menus and Menu Bar Actions
A guide to how the Atmos menu bar icon responds to left-clicks, right-clicks, license states, and quick actions like reload, speed changes, and settings access.
GuideMenu BarWorkflowDocumentation