lively

This update includes patches for Windows 11 22H2 update and other critical bugfixes.

See the new feature in action:
https://rocksdanister.com/lively/changelog

What's changed in Lively v2.0.7.4

Fixes

• Windows 11 22H2 update patches.
  Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Copilot(Preview) opened.
  Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Bluetooth device connected.
  Fixed wallpaper disappearing when USB device connected.
  Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Display settings changed.
• Fixed wallpaper disappearing on some systems resuming from sleep.
  This is a Chromium/driver issue, as a workaround wallpaper is restarted if crashed.
• Fixed wallpaper taking focus when starting.

Performance

• Refactoring and updates results in improved UI and Core performance.

Updates

• Updated Mpv player build 20231008
• Updated CefSharp browser v111.2.70
• Updated .NET Core Runtime v7.0.12
  You may receive a prompt to restart after updating, but it is not necessary.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.4.231008000
• Updated community translations.

Known issues

• Wallpaper in some rare instances disappear when running games Fullscreen, it is recommend to switch to Windowed/Borderless mode.
  For best latency make sure to turn on Windowed game optimization on Windows:
  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/optimizations-for-windowed-games-in-windows-11-3f006843-2c7e-4ed0-9a5e-f9389e535952
• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner with RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay utility.
  Add exception/set to low priority for LivelyUI.WinUI.exe program in the overlay utility.

SHA256

ae6c0c40b8868a94db9b46306e894897527234a43b46077994098258d533445e

Lively just got smarter with AI.. introducing first of many to come AI feature "Depth Wallpapers"

See the new feature in action:
https://rocksdanister.com/lively/changelog

What's changed in Lively v2.0.7.0

AI Depth Wallpapers

• Using Machine Learning to predict distance of objects from the camera and then use GPU shaders to create 3D image!
• When it comes to privacy, everything is run 100% local. No network required to run the model, no data sent to the cloud.
• In my testing works best with scenery, dont be afraid to try different things out and share with the community what you find. You can get some stock images to try here: https://www.pexels.com/

New Wallpapers

• "Living Room" a stylish isometric room showing currently playing music, dynamic lighting that reacts to music bass and more!
  Preview: https://youtube.com/watch?v=aIy7hUrmHf4

UI/UX

• Updated ColorPicker control, packed with new features.
• Tray customize menu now takes display scaling into account.
• Refactoring and improvements should yield better performance and consistency.

Enhancements

• Added .JFIF image support.
• LivelyProperties now support tooltips, display helpful information about the setting on hover.
  Learn more: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-IV-:-Interaction

Fixes

• Fixed wallpaper FileDialog not opening when the program is Run as administrator.
• Fixed media not changing in music wallpapers when the new track is from the same artist.
• Fixed scaling settings not working with Windows Media Foundation (wmf) player.

Translation

• Updated translations.
• The new features may not be translated to all the languages on first release due to the nature of community translations, hope you understand.
  You can help translating, learn more: https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

Updates

• Updated Mpv player.
• Updated dependencies.
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.7
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3.2

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.

SHA256

a83933272e3d3a03ac4136c64efd2a5d47ca6280a6c2e67cf6fcb93c9d5a1ec9

This is a patch release to fix issues in v2.0.6.5 deemed important for stability based on user reports.

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.6

• Fixed application crashing/blank for some users
  https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK/issues/3616
• Fixed Active Wallpaper button not showing wallpaper count on restart.
• Fixed tray customize menu theme.

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.5

New website

• I made a new interactive website for Lively.
  Check it out: https://rocksdanister.com/lively

New Wallpapers

• "Protein Clouds" wallpaper with customization.
• "Rain" wallpaper updated with video background support.
  Only webm video files are supported due to licensing, convert your existing files:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-VI-:-Webpage-Video-Support

UI/UX

• Search function implemented in title area, find installed wallpapers based on name.
• Labels are hidden after first run for a more clean look.
• Updated Mica Backdrop implementation based on latest guidelines.
• New hover animation for expander menu and other enhancements
• Made about page icons less jagged.

Enhancements

• New commandline command for wallpaper placement.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Command-Line-Controls#placement-method

Performance

• Smoother UI scrolling and responsiveness.
• Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.
  https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/milestone/18?closed=1
  https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK/milestone/14?closed=1

Fixes

• Fixed application UI being blank for some users.
• Fixed debugger title not visible in dark theme.
• Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.

Installer

• Fixed Korean language not displaying correctly in Installer.
• Removed duplicate languages from the list.

Translation

• Added Danish and Afrikaans languages.
• Updated community translations.
• Lively now supports over 40 languages! Thanks to all translators.
  Learn more: https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

Updates

• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.5

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

f62eb93451e4aa704d5d94c40511e3af146b74b2cca9f304cd3b81f05e37df9a

This update includes new search feature, quality of life improvements and fixes.

I made a new interactive website for Lively, check it out: https://rocksdanister.com/lively

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.5

New Wallpapers

• "Protein Clouds" wallpaper with customization.
• "Rain" wallpaper updated with video background support.
  Only webm video files are supported due to licensing, convert your existing files:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-VI-:-Webpage-Video-Support

UI/UX

• Search function implemented in title area, find installed wallpapers based on name.
• Labels are hidden after first run for a more clean look.
• Updated Mica Backdrop implementation based on latest guidelines.
• New hover animation for expander menu and other enhancements
• Made about page icons less jagged.

Enhancements

• New commandline command for wallpaper placement.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Command-Line-Controls#placement-method

Performance

• Smoother UI scrolling and responsiveness.
• Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.
  https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/milestone/18?closed=1
  https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK/milestone/14?closed=1

Fixes

• Fixed application UI being blank for some users.
• Fixed debugger title not visible in dark theme.
• Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.

Installer

• Fixed Korean language not displaying correctly in Installer.
• Removed duplicate languages from the list.

Translation

• Added Danish and Afrikaans languages.
• Updated community translations.
• Lively now supports over 40 languages! Thanks to all translators.
  Learn more: https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

Updates

• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.5

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

01c8069f2a47834362da7d301a796c3838385c54546da3f33b9b96b91bea98be

Lively wallpapers that show currently playing music from Spotify, Chrome.. are here!

Check out this trailer to see what's new:
https://youtu.be/sU20riug44Y

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.1

Music wallpaper (NowPlaying API)

• Get currently playing song in webpage wallpapers from the system using NowPlaying API.
• New wallpaper "Music TV" included with this release showcasing the feature.
• Learn more:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-V-:-System-Data

UI/UX

• New Report bug tray-menu that helps with reporting issue (will work even in the event some issue is preventing the main app to fail.)
• New library hover animation and selection design.

Enhancements

• New optional AppData Mpv configuration path.
• Learn more: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/1482

Fixes

• Improved startup time of wallpapers using System Information API.
• Fixed check update system-tray menu crashing when there is no internet.
• Fixed webpage wallpapers not working when installed as admin. https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/1579

Development

• JSON Schema for LivelyProperties API implemented thanks to @dejohansson
• Learn more: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/pull/1542

Installer

• Added 27 new language.
• Updated Inno Setup v6.2.2
• Removed unused NODEPENDENCIES flag.

Translation

• Added Lithuanian language, thanks Sharanchius.
• Added Norwegian language, thanks Magnus Røkke.
• Updated language translations.

Updates

• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.2.3
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.3
• Updated CefSharp browser v110.0.280

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.
• When using Lively screensaver, display log-on screen settings do not lock system.

SHA256

3991f4c4af685c2ff20ebfde2cbdebe27f4f468c11f036a5e3140b43605317c6

Lively wallpapers that show currently playing music from Spotify, Chrome.. are here!

Check out this trailer to see what's new:
https://youtu.be/sU20riug44Y

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.0

Music wallpaper (NowPlaying API)

• Get currently playing song in webpage wallpapers from the system using NowPlaying API.
• New wallpaper "Music TV" included with this release showcasing the feature.
• Learn more:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-V-:-System-Data#--system-nowplaying

UI/UX

• New Report bug tray-menu that helps with reporting issue (will work even in the event some issue is preventing the main app to fail.)
• New library hover animation and selection design.

Enhancements

• New optional AppData Mpv configuration path.
• Learn more: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/1482

Fixes

• Improved startup time of wallpapers using System Information API.
• Fixed check update system-tray menu crashing when there is no internet.

Development

• JSON Schema for LivelyProperties API implemented thanks to @dejohansson
• Learn more: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/pull/1542

Installer

• Added 27 new language.
• Updated Inno Setup v6.2.2
• Removed unused NODEPENDENCIES flag.

Translation

• Added Lithuanian language, thanks Sharanchius.
• Added Norwegian language, thanks Magnus Røkke.
• Updated language translations.

Updates

• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.2.3
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.3
• Updated CefSharp browser v108.4.130

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

17851ab868ce7c0e27636851f2e200b63fe2cae4490dfa6143042c6ed8635338

This update upgrades project to .NET 7, WindowsAppSDK 1.2 and includes new UI changes.

What's changed in Lively v2.0.5.0

UI/UX

• File drag'n'drop is back, add media files as wallpaper by simply dropping it to the UI.
• Updated wallpaper library with gradients and added mouse hover effect.
• Added Splashscreen when running the application for the first time.
• Updated Add wallpaper dialog.
• UI/UX enhancements.

Performance

• Upgraded project to .NET 7
• Upgraded project to WindowsAppSDK 1.2
• Overall UI startup time and performance should show improvement.
• Switched to ImageMagick Q8 from Q16, should improve wallpaper preview creation speed.

Fixes

• Reduced vertical smoothing and delay of audio wallpapers.
• Reduced update downloader resource usage.

Depreciated

• Fast UI mode is removed due to difficulty maintaining it.
• Audio button removed from frontpage, open settings to adjust audio.

Updates

• Updated CefSharp browser.
• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated language translations.

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay - add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows.

SHA256

00446677990be6841dd83b9e3b736d71a70a094f3babbdfb5fb9139f97d95b94

This update includes very important stability patch and a new theme feature that lets you personalize Lively experience.

Update feature trailer

https://youtu.be/TQ4WFLc6ijM

What's changed in Lively v2.0.4.0

Application theme

• Personalize Lively UI with custom art/animation.
• Automatically generate theme based on the running wallpaper.
• Learn more:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/UI-Theme

Screenshot

• New screenshot commandline command to capture wallpaper frame.
• Learn more:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Command-Line-Controls

Fixes

• Fixed IPC connection not closing immediately when exiting client.
• Fixed excessive console.log() crashing html wallpapers.
• Fixed some UI/UX inconsistencies.

Updates

• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.5
• Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.9
• Updated CefSharp browser v105.3.390.0
• Updated dependency libraries.
• Updated translations and added Czech language.

Known issues

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay - add exception for Lively UI.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows.

SHA256

f9146eda6fc65629ffb674f0ec11d461ad02617a255e94d9b01ad6b9db368e67

Update feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MzFqfb2bvo

What's new in Lively v2.0.3.2:

• Big improvements to audio visualizers!
  Better visualizer audio data for wallpapers.
  Audio visualizer detects and automatically switches when audio playback device changes.
  Updated Fluid wallpaper to be compatible with the new audio visualizer improvements.
  New sample audio visualizer wallpaper is included with this release.
  Sample project:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/audio-visualizer-wallpaper
• New application picker for application pause rule settings.
  Shows active programs with the option to select additional program from file.
• UI/UX improvements
  User is now notified in settings when selected wallpaper plugin is missing.
  Fixed some wallpaper customize controls changing size if input is large.
  Improved error message presentation.
  Improved update changelog display.
• Fixed taskbar theme stopped working when waking system from sleep.
• Fixed step/fractional value not working with wallpaper customization slider.
• Fixed wallpaper customize menu stops loading if folder specified in Folder Dropdown control is missing
• Fixed add wallpaper file dialog crashes when filter menu is expanded.
• Updated WebView2 plugin with NowPlaying API support (Experimental.)
  Gets the currently playing audio track from Windows - compatible with any player and even browser.
  API Documentation:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-V-:-System-Data
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes important security patches.
• Updated Mpv video player.
• Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.8
  Includes important security patches.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.4
• Added Finnish language and updated translation texts.
• Updated dependencies.

Known issues:

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner Rivatuner performance monitoring - add exception for the UI program.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not supported in some versions of Windows.
  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/stable-channel

Note (for those upgrading from v1.0):

• New updated Commandline control plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated Screensaver plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated WebView2 plugin required (included with this release.)
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Player

SHA256:
19286d360fd6197cf4eea6130a93eb28de30a266d58b0f94c4a55662f00732a2

This Lively update focuses on polishing the UI and improving the community translation process.

The translation work has been moved to Crowdin and feedback has been very positive, thanks to everyone who participated.
You too can help Lively reach a wider audience! learn more:
https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

What's new in Lively v2.0.2.8:

• New Eye Drop control for color picker.
  https://youtu.be/MXuu-UdxHQw
• Completed translation for Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Italian, Dutch, French, German and Polish.
• UI/UX improvements.
  Updated active wallpaper and screensaver dialogs.
  Adjusted spacing and translation strings.
  Replaced transparency effect with blur.
  New share menu.
• Fixed "All process" pause algorithm which is not implemented being user selectable.
• Fixed UI rendering issues when large number of wallpapers are installed.
• Reduced installer size by 8%.
• Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.7
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.3
• Updated dependencies.

Known issues:

• Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner Rivatuner performance monitoring - add exception for the UI program.
• Elevation (Run as admin) is not supported in some versions of Windows.
  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/stable-channel

Note (for those upgrading from v1.0):

• New updated Commandline control plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated Screensaver plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated WebView2 plugin required (included with this release.)
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-I-:-Cef

SHA256:
e563c77218725f614135fc66d73ec8f8fa45daf37942d207baabafa7163eb847

What's new in Lively v2.0.2.4:

• UI/UX improvements.
• Wallpaper install size in about dialog.
• Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.6
  Important security patches.
• Updated CefSharp v103.0.9
  Important security patches.
• Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.2

Known v2.0 issues:

• Elevation is not fully supported - if Lively is run with administrator privileges may not function properly.
• Incompatibility with Afterburner Rivatuner performance monitoring - add exception for the UI program.
• UI sometimes crash when drag'n'drop wallpaper file - use Filepicker instead.
• WebView2 browser plugin is not implemented.

Note (for those upgrading from v1.0):

• New updated Commandline control plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated Screensaver plugin required (included with this release.)

SHA256:
4cc1cc320a94504486e27a9e2c9fd9a2394fe7b48014f429e177eef43163419c

Lively 2.0 installer is finally out! (cough again cough)
After several months of work - complete rewrite of separating Core and UI into separate programs.
The main highlights of this milestone release:

• New Core is powered by .NET Core 6 and has improved performance and reduced resource usage.
• New UI is using WinUI 3 desktop - latest framework from Microsoft with Windows 11 design.
• UI will be completely shutdown when not being used (feature can be turned off in settings) to save memory.

Update v2.0.2.2 is a quick patch that addresses:

• Temporarily turned off drag'n'drop and enabled multiple file support in filepicker.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/1262

What's new in v2.0.2.1:

• New UI rewritten to use WinUI 3 with Modern Windows 11 design language.
• UI can be completely shutdown when not being used (feature can be turned off in settings) to save memory.
• Acrylic transparent UI theme (Windows 11 only.)
• Improved wallpaper tray-menu random wallpaper selection algorithm.
• Improved and improved Active wallpaper/control panel.
  Customise wallpaper and screensaver settings in one place.
  Option to always prompt which screen to set wallpaper during selection.
• Improved customise wallpaper menu.
  FolderDropdown open button on right-side now.
  FolderDropdown selects the file if only one image is selected.
  FolderDropdown file picker now has filters enabled.
  Restore default button is now always visible.
• Fixed Screensaver misaligned in multiple monitor system with display scaling enabled.
• Updated core and UI to .NET Core 6.0.5 runtime.
• Updated and includes WindowsAppSDK v1.1
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes important security patches.
• Updated Mpv player.
• Updated dependencies.

Known issues:
Original Lively 2.0 installer release was halted due to user problems reports.
Most of the bugs have been resolved, some issues that still remain are:

• Elevation is not fully supported - if Lively is run with administrator privileges may not function properly.
• Incompatibility with Afterburner Rivatuner performance monitoring - add exception for the UI program.
• UI sometimes crash when drag'n'drop wallpaper file - use Filepicker instead.
• WebView2 browser plugin is not implemented.

Note:

• New updated Commandline control plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated Screensaver plugin required (included with this release.)

SHA256:
ece974279c873074fcb02e3ee5494c99d99e6e24544967a00c5d551749a04e86

Lively 2.0 installer is finally out! (cough again cough)
After several months of work - complete rewrite of separating Core and UI into separate programs.
The main highlights of this milestone release:

• New Core is powered by .NET Core 6 and has improved performance and reduced resource usage.
• New UI is using WinUI 3 desktop - latest framework from Microsoft with Windows 11 design.
• UI will be completely shutdown when not being used (feature can be turned off in settings) to save memory.

What's new in v2.0.2.1:

• New UI rewritten to use WinUI 3 with Modern Windows 11 design language.
• UI can be completely shutdown when not being used (feature can be turned off in settings) to save memory.
• Acrylic transparent UI theme (Windows 11 only.)
• Improved wallpaper tray-menu random wallpaper selection algorithm.
• Improved and improved Active wallpaper/control panel.
  Customise wallpaper and screensaver settings in one place.
  Option to always prompt which screen to set wallpaper during selection.
• Improved customise wallpaper menu.
  FolderDropdown open button on right-side now.
  FolderDropdown selects the file if only one image is selected.
  FolderDropdown file picker now has filters enabled.
  Restore default button is now always visible.
• Fixed Screensaver misaligned in multiple monitor system with display scaling enabled.
• Updated core and UI to .NET Core 6.0.5 runtime.
• Updated and includes WindowsAppSDK v1.1
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes important security patches.
• Updated Mpv player.
• Updated dependencies.

Known issues:
Original Lively 2.0 installer release was halted due to user problems reports.
Most of the bugs have been resolved, some issues that still remain are:

• Elevation is not fully supported - if Lively is run with administrator privileges may not function properly.
• Incompatibility with Afterburner Rivatuner performance monitoring - add exception for the UI program.
• UI sometimes crash when drag'n'drop wallpaper file - use Filepicker instead.
• WebView2 browser plugin is not implemented.

Note:

• New updated Commandline control plugin required (included with this release.)
• New updated Screensaver plugin required (included with this release.)

SHA256:
66fea3857d50f9f4dbe2c6df2630d567df283067cb4b90f36c27c3c9cc1d90d4

Q. Where is the new Lively 2.0 with the awesome UI redesign ??
Lively 2.0 is currently available on Windows store; the installer/github version release is halted due to pending issues.
Lively Installer 2.0 will be soon available once Microsoft WindowsAppSDK v1.1 releases:
https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK/blob/main/docs/roadmap.md

What's new in v1.7.5.2:

• Fixed web wallpapers not working with some display scaling configurations.
• Fixed screensavers not working with some display scaling configurations.
• Fixed screensaver being turned on by accident if downgraded from Lively v2.0 beta.
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes Important security patches.
• Updated Mpv player.
• Updated libraries.

Note:

• Lively v1.0 installer REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.
• Lively v2.0 Windows store REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1809 or above.

SHA256:
9313ceff2d9aadbcdf55813d0572f09c8e3c01b57739e2361888ea3ea320b347

This is a patch release that addresses important issues and also adds quality of life changes.

What's new in v1.7.4.2:

• Fixed an issue where wallpapers getting stuck after Explorer crash/restart.
• Fixed wallpapers temporarily unpausing during screen settings change.
• Web wallpaper audio can be muted real-time.
  Settings -> Audio -> Master volume -> 0.
• "Play audio only when desktop is focused" now works with web wallpapers.
• Better Customize menu error handling when option not available.
• Updated WebView2 library.
• Updated Spanish translation.
  Credit: Omar Pro Gamer

What's new in v1.7.4.0:

• Complete code rewrite with better architecture which makes future development easier.
• Webpage wallpapers no longer turns black when paused!
• Updated .net core runtime 3.1.21
  (May prompt a restart.)
• Updated CefSharp browser.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated libraries.
• Added Azerbaijani language.
  Credit: Sha'an Aliyev

SHA256:
0683fe78bede802eece570da143e8c26c75753374f57c964907c672b66d12b6e

Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

What's new in v1.7.4.0:

• Complete code rewrite with better architecture which makes future development easier.
• Webpage wallpapers no longer turns black when paused!
• Updated .net core runtime 3.1.21
  (May prompt a restart.)
• Updated CefSharp browser.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated libraries.
• Added Azerbaijani language.
  Credit: Sha'an Aliyev

This is a patch update for v1.7.2.4 that fixes some bugs.

What's new in v1.7.2.6:

• Fixed duplicate wallpaper mode not working for stream wallpapers.
• Fixed stream wallpapers not working with MS Edge.

----------------------------IMPORTANT READ----------------------------

• For live streams it is recommended to use WebView2 (Edge):
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-I-:-Cef#webview2-microsoft-edge
  If you wish to revert to old stream plugin:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Streaming-Wallpaper#not-working
• To keep audio always muted:
  Navigate to Lively settings -> Audio -> Master volume -> 0
  (Stream wallpapers will require restart for settings to take effect.)

What's new in v1.7.2.4:

• Removed default stream plugin due to bug reports.
  For live stream wallpapers it is recommended to use WebView2 (Edge) instead.
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime 3.1.20.
  May prompt a system restart after update.
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes a number of high priority Chromium security updates.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated dependencies.
• Updated language translations.

SHA256:
8bf189dc5a0cdab5db905cbff4907d796d416f50df82eaedbc7e2c20e1a38cc2

Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

What's new in v1.7.2.4:

• Removed default stream plugin due to bug reports.
  For live stream wallpapers it is recommended to use WebView2 (Edge) instead:
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-I-:-Cef#webview2-microsoft-edge
• Updated .NET Desktop Runtime 3.1.20.
  May prompt a system restart after update.
• Updated CefSharp browser.
  Includes a number of high priority Chromium security updates.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated dependencies.
• Updated language translations.

Note:

• Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.

Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

This is a patch update for v1.7.2.0 that fixes some critical bugs.

What's new in v1.7.2.2:

• Fixed an issue where Explorer crash was being incorrectly detected.
• Updated CefSharp browser and libraries.
• Updated translations.

What's new in v1.7.2.0:

• New wallpaper playback options under performance menu.
  Power saving mode/Battery saver wallpaper pause.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/744
  Remote desktop wallpaper pause.
• Fixed unable to select desktop icons when using webpage wallpapers.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/683
• mpv player will now skip global config file if present.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/670
• Additional safety checks added to detect failure.
  Lively will self terminate if explorer crashes more than once in 30s.
  Fixed an issue where wallpapers appears infront covering desktop.
• Disabled lockscreen wallpaper option due to reported bugs.
• Performance improvements and fixes.
• Updated .net core runtime v3.1.19.
  May require a system restart after update.
• Updated dependent libraries.
• Updated CefSharp browser.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated language translations.

Note:

• Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.

Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

What's new in v1.7.2.0:

• New wallpaper playback options under performance menu.
  Power saving mode/Battery saver wallpaper pause.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/744
  Remote desktop wallpaper pause.
• Fixed unable to select desktop icons when using webpage wallpapers.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/683
• mpv player will now skip global config file if present.
  https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/issues/670
• Additional safety checks added to detect failure.
  Lively will self terminate if explorer crashes more than once in 30s.
  Fixed an issue where wallpapers appears infront covering desktop.
• Disabled lockscreen wallpaper option due to reported bugs.
• Performance improvements and fixes.
• Updated .net core runtime v3.1.19.
  May require a system restart after update.
• Updated dependent libraries.
• Updated CefSharp browser.
• Updated mpv player.
• Updated language translations.

Note:

• Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.