From 35f540ea63992da6ed2a578718dc8545f6a624ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lx-s Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:47:13 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated readme and license --- Dist/bin/license.txt | 2 +- LICENSE | 8 ++++---- README.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++-------------- 3 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/Dist/bin/license.txt b/Dist/bin/license.txt index 474208c..d03b49e 100644 --- a/Dist/bin/license.txt +++ b/Dist/bin/license.txt @@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE -POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE \ No newline at end of file +POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index 2fc8c16..3e044d2 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Copyright (C) 2025, Alexander Steinhoefer +Copyright (C) 2011-2026, Alexander Steinhoefer All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without @@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. -* Neither the name of the {organization} nor the names of its - contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from - this software without specific prior written permission. +* Neither the name of the author nor the names of its contributors may be + used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without + specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0cbcd36..68ee836 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ WinMute's logo -**WinMute** is a small and simple tool, that automatically mutes (and unmutes) your workstation -based on triggers, e.g. the screensaver starts, or your bluetooth headphone disconnects. +**WinMute** is a small and simple tool that automatically mutes (and unmutes) your workstation +based on triggers, e.g. the display turns off, or your Bluetooth headphones disconnect. It was created to not repeatedly annoy my co-workers with random sounds or music from my -computer whenever I left the room and forgot to mute my computer. +computer whenever I left the room and forgot to mute my it. ## Features @@ -23,11 +23,11 @@ computer whenever I left the room and forgot to mute my computer. * the display turns off. * you log off or switch user. * your workstation shuts down, goes into hibernate or goes to sleep. - * your bluetooth headset/headphones disconnect. + * your Bluetooth headset/headphones disconnect. * your workstation is connected to a particular wireless network. - * alternatively: your Workstation is _not_ connected to particular wireless network -* WinMute is small and only needs a few kilobytes of disk space -* WinMute is ad-free, telemetry-free and generally does not send any data whatsoever + * alternatively: your workstation is _not_ connected to a particular wireless network. +* WinMute is small and only needs a few kilobytes of disk space. +* WinMute is ad-free, telemetry-free and generally does not send any data whatsoever. ## Screenshots @@ -50,27 +50,30 @@ please take a look at [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md). ### Requirements * Windows 7 or any newer version of Windows. -* [Visual Studio 2015-2026 Redistributable](https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x64.exe) +* [Visual C++ 2015-2026 Redistributable](https://aka.ms/vc14/vc_redist.x64.exe) ### Installation -Either unzip it to your favourite directory or run the Setup.exe and you are all set up! +Either unzip the archive to your favourite directory or run the Setup.exe and you are all set up! ### Uninstalling WinMute -If you've installed it with the setup, uninstall it from the Windows programs control panel). +If you've installed it with the setup, uninstall it from the Windows programs control panel. If you've installed it without the setup, just delete it. -If you want to also remove your personal WinMute settings, open the registry via `regedit.exe` and delete the Folder located in `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\lx-systems\WinMute`. +If you want to also remove your personal WinMute settings, open the registry via `regedit.exe` and delete the folder located in `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\lx-systems\WinMute`. ### How to (un)mute Just start it and you are good to go! -Whenever you lock your screen from now on or the screensaver starts, WinMute will automatically mute your windows volume, and unmute it right away when you come back to your pc. +Whenever you lock your workstation from now on or the display turns off, WinMute will automatically mute your Windows volume, and unmute it right away when you come back to your PC. If you want to change the behaviour or explore all the other options, right-click on the taskbar notification icon and explore! - ## Sponsors -Code signing for this project is kindly sponsored by [SignPath.io](https://signpath.org/)! +Free code signing for this project is kindly provided by [SignPath](https://signpath.org/). + +## License + +WinMute is released under the [3-clause BSD license](LICENSE). -- 2.43.0