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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to Actvt! This guide will get you up and running with system monitoring in just a few minutes.

Understanding the Interface​

The Actvt icon in your menu bar shows real-time system activity:

  • Animated Icon: Reflects current CPU usage
  • Settings: Click on settings to access main dashboard settings

Main Dashboard​

Open Actvt app to show the dashboard, which displays:

CPU Monitoring​

  • Utilization: Current CPU load percentage
  • Usage Graph: Real-time CPU usage graph

GPU Monitoring​

  • Utilization: Current GPU usage percentage
  • Usage Graph: Real-time GPU usage graph

Memory Monitoring​

  • Available Memory: Free memory available
  • Used Memory: Memory currently in use
  • Total Memory: Total RAM installed

Network Activity​

  • Upload/Download: Current network throughput

Basic Configuration​

Accessing Settings​

  1. Open Actvt from the Applications folder or use Spotlight (⌘+Space)
  2. Click the gear icon (⚙️) or "Settings" from the side menu
  3. Navigate through the General or System Info tabs to configure your preferences

Customizing Your Experience​

Animation Themes​

Actvt includes several built-in animation themes which are lottie files that animate based on system activity. You can also create custom animations or download from the community at lottiefiles.com or creattie.com.

  1. Default Animations

    • Running Person: Classic activity indicator
    • Workout: Fitness-themed animation
    • Horse Run: Playful galloping animation

  2. Custom Animations

    • Drag and drop your own Lottie JSON files
    • Preview animations before applying
    • Create custom animation gallery

Hotkeys​

Set up keyboard shortcuts for quick access:

  • Show/Hide Dashboard: Default ⌥ + T + .

Performance Verification​

Ensure Actvt isn't impacting system performance:

  • CPU Usage: Actvt should use less than 1% CPU when idle
  • Memory Usage: Typically 20-50MB RAM usage
  • Battery Impact: Minimal impact on MacBook battery life
  • Responsiveness: System should remain responsive

Next Steps​

Now that you have Actvt configured:

Explore Advanced Features​

Learn More About Features​

Explore all the monitoring capabilities built into Actvt:

  • CPU Monitoring: Track detailed CPU performance metrics
  • GPU Monitoring: Monitor graphics performance and utilization
  • Memory Monitoring: Analyze RAM usage and availability
  • Network Monitoring: View network throughput and activity

Get Help​

  • Browse Documentation: Explore all features in detail
  • Community Support: Join our community discussions
  • Report Issues: Help us improve Actvt

Troubleshooting​

Common Quick Start Issues​

Menu bar icon not showing

  • Check System Preferences → Users & Groups → Login Items
  • Restart Actvt application
  • Verify menu bar isn't auto-hiding

Permissions errors

  • Run Actvt with administrator privileges once
  • Reset permissions in System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • Reinstall if persistent issues occur

Congratulations! You're now ready to monitor your Mac's performance with Actvt. Jump to Remote Server Setup if you want to monitor remote systems.