What is the latest version of You Control?

The latest version of You Control is 1.7 and was released on July 21, 2008.

What is new in the latest version?

You can view the latest release notes here.

What are the You Control requirements?

• Macintosh - PowerPC or Intel
• Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard)
• 10 MB free hard disk space
• Internet connection required for some modules to get updated information and for product registration

Note: If you would like to run You Control on 10.3.9, you can install version 1.3.3.

What is the advantage of using You Control and its modules over using various shareware applications that may do similar things?

Unlike a collection of disparate utilities each with its own user interface and intricacies pulled together from different developers, You Control menu modules have a consistent user interface and predicable behavior that cuts the learning curve. Instead of launching multiple programs to use separate menu utilities, You Control uses a single efficient engine that reduces computing overhead requirements.

How do I install You Control?

If you have downloaded You Control, simply mount the disk image by double-clicking on the .dmg file. Next, drag You Control to the location of your choice (we recommend your Applications folder) along with the accompanying documentation.

How do I uninstall You Control?

To uninstall You Control, first quit the application if you have not already done so. You can quit the application by ctrl-clicking on a You Control menu and selecting "Stop Engine." Then you should drag the application (generally stored in your Applications folder) to the trash.

What are the features to which I can assign Hot Keys?

You can assign Hot Keys to any of the following You Control features:

• File System (any file or folder)
• Pasteboard
• iTunes commands - Any command menu items displayed by the "Show Controls" checkbox
• Fast User Switching User Names

You can also assign a Hot Key to any menu, so that it pops up at your mouse location.

How do I set a Hot Key for a feature?

To create a hot key combination for a You Control feature, simply place your mouse cursor over the menu selection and type the desired key combination.

How do I remove a Hot Key from a feature?

To remove a hot key combination for a feature, place your cursor over the menu selection and press the delete key.

How do I set a Hot Key for a menu?

Select the menu in the Menus area of the You Control configuration window. From the Settings tab for the selected menu, click the "Set Hot Key..." button. Enter the desired key command when prompted by the pop-up window, then click "OK."

How do I remove a Hot Key from a menu?

Select the menu in the Menus area of the You Control configuration window. From the Settings tab for the selected menu, click the "Set Hot Key..." button. In the resulting pop-up window, choose "Set to None" and then click "OK."

I've set up You Control to have Hot Keys, but now some commands in my other applications don't work. What happened?

You Control custom menus are active globally regardless of what application you may be currently working in. This means any Hot Keys you have established in You Control will override those of other applications. Choose your keyboard shortcuts for your Hot Keys carefully. For a complete list of Apple specific command keys please see Apple's Mac OS X: Keyboard Shortcuts page.

Will the You Control Process Module let me stop any process running on my Mac OS X computer?

Yes, so be very careful how you use this module. We recommend that you use this module only if you are a "Power User" and have a thorough understanding of Mac OS X, UNIX and the effects and consequences of stopping Mac OS X processes.

Do I have to have iCal or Address Book running to view my calendar or contact information using You Control?

No! The You Control Address module and Calendar module do not require to be running either Address Book or iCal respectively in order to view your information.

Does iTunes have to be running in order to view my music library?

You Control's iTunes module will display your iTunes library including Artists, Album, Song Title, Genre, etc. even if iTunes is not running. Of course, if you find a song you want to hear, you can always have You Control start playing it for you - which will then, of course, launch iTunes to play the song.

Why do I have two clocks displayed in my menu bar?

Either before or after turning on the You Control Clock module, we recommend that you turn the Mac OS X clock from being displayed in the menu bar. To do this, go to your System Preferences, then go to the Date and Time settings and uncheck the box to Show date and time.

Which You Control modules require a live Internet connection and why?

The following You Control modules require a connection to the Internet.

• Stocks
• News Reader
• Weather

These modules will work without an Internet connection, but require one in order to get the most recent information and updates.

Why would I want to use the You Control Recents module? Isn't the Recent Items in the Apple menu good enough?

The You Control Recents module displays the same information as the Apple Recent Items list. However, the benefits of the You Control Recents module is that you can choose to display just Recent Applications or just Recent Documents. Additionally, you can configure the You Control Recents module to give you a Recents menu anywhere you want - not just under the Apple menu.

What does "Inline" mean and what happens if I uncheck an "Inline" box for a menu setting?

If a You Control module is set to display its information "Inline," the information will be displayed under the main menu item. If a module is set to not display information "Inline," the information will be "nested" within a sub-menu. For example, if you have your iTunes module set to display your playlists "Inline," you will see all of your playlists listed one after the other like normal items in a menu. If you have the "Inline" option unchecked, you will see a single menu item called "Playlists" with a sub-menu that displays all of your playlists.

How can I create my own controller icon sets in the Tunes module?

In You Control 1.6 and later, you can create your own controller sets. We have created a separate Creating Custom Controllers page to give you an overview.

How can I provide feedback about You Control?

We encourage feedback. Please use the You Software Support feedback form to submit defect reports and feature requests.