From 4a98d15e40950a3104cef5a96ac2ed5736a5e4b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: waydabber <37590873+waydabber@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:16:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md with changes reflecting v4.2.0 (#1427) --- README.md | 29 ++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 01a8044..4d3931e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@

MonitorControl - for Apple Silicon and Intel

Controls your external display brightness and volume and shows native OSD. -Use menulet sliders or the keyboard, including native Apple keys!

+Use menubar extra sliders or the keyboard, including native Apple keys!

Download for macOS
@@ -52,18 +52,16 @@ brew install MonitorControl - Control your display's brightness, volume and contrast! - Shows native OSD for brightness and volume. -- Supports multiple protocols to adjust brightness: DDC for external displays (brightness, contrast, volume), native Apple protocol for Apple and built-in displays, Gamma table control for software adjustment (recommended for OLED), shade control for AirPlay, Sidecar and Display Link devices. +- Supports multiple protocols to adjust brightness: DDC for external displays (brightness, contrast, volume), native Apple protocol for Apple and built-in displays, Gamma table control for software dimming, shade control for AirPlay, Sidecar and Display Link devices and other virtual screens. - Supports smooth brightness transitions. - Seamlessly combined hardware and software dimming extends dimming beyond the minimum brightness available on your display. - Synchronize brightness from built-in and Apple screens - replicate Ambient light sensor and touch bar induced changes to a non-Apple external display! - Sync up all your displays using a single slider or keyboard shortcuts. -- Allows dimming to full black (advanced feature). +- Allows dimming to full black. - Support for custom keyboard shortcuts as well as standard brightness and media keys on Apple keyboards. - Dozens of customization options to tweak the inner workings of the app to suit your hardware and needs (don't forget to enable `Show advanced settings` in app Preferences). -- Modern, stylish and highly customizable menulet reflecting the design of Control Center introduced in Big Sur. -- Simple, unobtrusive UI to blend in to the general aesthetics of macOS (even the menu icon can be hidden). -- Supports automatic updates for a hassle-free experience. -- **The best app of its kind, completely FREE ([donations welcome](https://opencollective.com/monitorcontrol)) with the source code transparently available!** +- Simple, unobtrusive UI to blend in to the general aesthetics of macOS. +- **One of the best app of its kind, completely FREE ([donations welcome](https://opencollective.com/monitorcontrol)) with the source code transparently available!** ## How to install and use the app @@ -97,20 +95,21 @@ _* With some limitations - full functionality available on macOS 11 Big Sur or n ## Supported displays -- Most modern LCD displays from all major manufacturers supported implemented DDC/CI protocol via DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C or VGA to allow for hardware backlight control. -- Apple (and LG-Apple) displays and built-in displays are supported using native protocol. -- LCD and LED Televisions usually do not implement DDC, these are supported using software alternatives to dim the image (some higher-end sets are able to translate this into hardware backlight dimming). -- OLED or mini/micro-LED displays and televisions are fully supported using gamma table manipulation (this is a no-compromise solution for this class of displays). -- DisplayLink, Airplay and Sidecar are supported using shade (dark overlay) control. -- The app is compatible with [BetterDummy](https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDummy) mirrored sets. +- Most modern LCD displays from all major manufacturers supported implemented DDC/CI protocol via USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI or VGA to allow for hardware backlight and volume control. +- Apple displays and built-in displays are supported using native protocols. +- LCD and LED Televisions usually do not implement DDC, these are supported using software alternatives to dim the image. +- DisplayLink, Airplay, Sidecar and other virtual screens are supported via shade (overlay) control. Notable exceptions for hardware control compatibility: +- DDC control using the built-in HDMI port of the 2018 Intel Mac mini, the built-in HDMI port of all M1 Macs (MacBook Pro 14" and 16", Mac Mini, Mac Studio) and the built-in HDMI port of the entry level M2 Mac mini are not supported. Use USB-C instead or get [BetterDisplay](https://betterdisplay.pro) for full DDC control over HDMI with these Macs as well for free. Software-only dimming is still available for these connections. - Some displays (notably EIZO) use MCCS over USB or an entirely custom protocol for control. These displays are supported with software dimming only. -- The HDMI port of the 2018 Intel Mac mini and 2020 M1 Mac mini prohibit DDC communication. Software control is still available. We recommend connecting the display via the USB-C port (USB-C to HDMI dongles usually work). - DisplayLink docks and dongles do not allow for DDC control on Macs, only software dimming is available for these connections. -Note to f.lux users - please activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` under `Preferences` » `Displays`! This step is not needed if you use Night Shift. +Compatibility with + +- f.lux users: please activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` under `Preferences` » `Displays`! This step is not needed if you use Night Shift. +- [BetterDisplay](https://betterdisplay.pro/) users: either activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` in MonitorControl or turn off `Allow color adjustments` in BetterDisplay (under Settings/Displays/Overview). You might want to disable native keyboard control either in MonitorControl or BetterDisplay, depending on which app you want to use for brightness control and dimming. ## How to help