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Settings

Overview​

The Settings section contains general and safe configuration options intended for everyday use by operators and administrators.

These settings affect:

  • User experience
  • Application behavior
  • Logging and diagnostics
  • Configuration management

They do not modify low-level networking, security, or streaming internals.

For system-level configuration, see 👉 Advanced Settings.

User Interface & Experience​

Enable Show / Hide Hotkey​

HotKey enable ITVDesk

Allows showing or hiding the ITVDesk window using a keyboard shortcut.

Useful for:

  • Background operation
  • Quick access during monitoring

Enable Desktop Notifications Popup​

Displays system notifications for important events and actions.

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Recommended for operator feedback.

Select Language​

Defines the application UI language.

Changes apply immediately or after restart.

Skins​

Controls the application visual theme.

Examples:

  • Dark
  • Light

Logging & Diagnostics​

Enable Application Logging​

Enables internal application logging.

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Keep logging enabled for diagnostics and support.

Log Level​

Controls log verbosity.

Typical usage:

  • ERROR – production environments
  • INFO – normal operation
  • DEBUG – troubleshooting
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DEBUG log levels may generate larger log files.

Open Log History​

Allows:

  • Viewing log files
  • Exporting logs for support or analysis

Configuration Management​

Shared ITVDesk Configuration (All Users)​

When enabled:

  • Configuration is shared across all system users
  • Suitable for multi-user or service-like deployments

When disabled:

  • Each user maintains a separate configuration

See also: Shared ITVDesk Configuration (All Users)

Import Configuration​

Imports a previously exported configuration file.

Useful for:

  • System migration
  • Backup restore
  • Mass deployment

Export Configuration​

Exports current configuration to a file.

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Export configuration before major changes.

Factory Reset​

Resets all settings to default values.

⚠️ This action cannot be undone.

Performance​

GPU Acceleration (Decoding + Encoding)​

Controls GPU usage for both decoding and encoding operations.

  • Automatic selection recommended
  • Falls back to CPU if GPU is unavailable

Notes​

  • Changes in Settings are safe and reversible
  • Most options apply immediately
  • No restart required for most UI-level changes

Summary​

The Settings section provides safe and centralized control over:

  • User experience
  • Logging and diagnostics
  • Configuration management
  • Basic performance behavior

These options are designed to be adjusted without advanced technical knowledge.

👉 Advanced Settings
👉 Preview & Test
👉 Troubleshooting
👉 FAQ

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