UpMenu - Advanced Windows Menu Utility

Overview

UpMenu is a comprehensive Windows utility that provides a customizable menu system with various productivity features. It offers quick access to applications, system controls, and utility functions through a sleek, modern interface. Designed to boost productivity and streamline your workflow, UpMenu floats at the top of your screen when needed and stays out of your way when not in use.

Features

Core Features

• Customizable Menu System: Access your favorite applications and tools from a convenient overlay menu
• Hotkey Support: Configurable keyboard shortcuts for all major functions
• Screenshot Capability: Take and manage screenshots with customizable intervals
• System Monitoring: Track system performance metrics including CPU, RAM, and network usage
• Application Launcher: Quick access to your favorite applications with customizable buttons
• Volume Control: Easily adjust system volume and mute/unmute with a single click
• System Tray Integration: Access UpMenu functions from the system tray even when the menu is hidden
• Auto-startup Option: Configure UpMenu to launch on system startup
• Multi-page Interface: Organized layout with different pages for various functions

Additional Features

• Media Controls: Play, pause, and skip through media on supported applications
• Brightness Control: Adjust screen brightness directly from the menu
• System Actions: Quick access to shutdown, restart, lock screen, and show desktop
• Window Management: List, switch between, and manage open windows
• Search Integration: Search the web directly from the menu
• Bookmarks Manager: Save and access your favorite websites
• Auto-Update System: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements
• Calendar Widget: Quick access to date and calendar information
• Network Speed Monitor: Real-time display of upload and download speeds
• Customizable Appearance: Modern, sleek interface with rounded corners

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the Download Setup or New Releases
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to install UpMenu
3. The menu will appear when you move your mouse to the top center of the screen

Usage

Main Controls

• Show/Hide Menu: Press Ctrl+Alt+M (default) or move mouse to top of screen
• Take Screenshot: Press Ctrl+Alt+S (default)
• Open Calculator: Press Ctrl+Alt+C (default)
• Open Homepage: Press Ctrl+Alt+H (default)
• Restart Program: Press Ctrl+Alt+R (default)
• Toggle Brightness: Press Ctrl+Alt+B (default)
• Toggle Keyboard: Press Ctrl+Alt+K (default)

Navigation

• Use the left and right arrow buttons to navigate between pages
• First page: Search, media controls, and system actions
• Second page: Application launcher and window management
• Third page: System monitoring and additional tools

Adding Applications

1. Navigate to the second page of the menu
2. Click the "+" button in the application launcher section
3. Select the executable file from the file dialog
4. Enter a custom name for the application
5. The application will appear as a button in the launcher

Managing Windows

1. Navigate to the window management section
2. View a list of all open windows
3. Click on a window name to switch to it
4. Use the provided buttons to minimize, maximize, or close the selected window

System Tray

Right-click the UpMenu icon in the system tray to:

• Show/Hide the menu
• Toggle "Run on Startup" option
• Take a screenshot
• Toggle keyboard shortcuts
• Access developer information
• Restore default settings
• Open configuration files
• Toggle feedback screenshots
• Check for updates
• Restart or exit the application

Configuration

UpMenu stores its configuration in several files:

upmenuconfig.json

• Current version
• Screenshot interval and settings
• Startup preferences
• User applications
• System monitoring settings

upmenushortcuts.json

• Keyboard shortcut mappings
• Customize shortcuts for all major functions

upmenubookmarks.json

• Saved website bookmarks
• Quick access to favorite sites

Customization

Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Open the shortcuts configuration file
2. Modify the key combinations for various functions
3. Save the file and restart UpMenu

Application Launcher

• Add your most-used applications for quick access
• Remove applications you no longer need
• Organize your workflow with your preferred tools

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• .NET Framework 4.5 or later
• 80MB free disk space
• Internet connection for updates and some features

For Source Code:

• Python 3.6+
• Required Python packages:
  • pystray
  • pillow
  • pyautogui
  • pynput
  • psutil
  • requests
  • tkinter
  • tkcalendar
  • pygetwindow
  • pycaw
  • and others as listed in the imports

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Menu doesn't appear: Ensure you're moving the mouse to the top center of the screen
• Hotkeys don't work: Check for conflicts with other applications
• High CPU usage: Adjust the screenshot interval in settings

Logs

• Check the upmenuerror.log file for detailed error information
• Submit logs when reporting issues for faster resolution

License

[License information]

Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions:

• Please open an issue on the GitHub repository
• Include your system information and logs for faster resolution
• Check existing issues before creating a new one

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Version History

Current Version: 0.0.4

• Added system monitoring features
• Improved application launcher
• Enhanced window management
• Fixed various bugs and improved stability

Previous versions:

• 0.0.3: Added bookmarks and improved UI
• 0.0.2: Added window management and system tray features
• 0.0.1: Initial release with basic functionality

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to all contributors and testers
• Special thanks to the open-source libraries that made this project possible