Purpose: HazeOver highlights the active Mac window by dimming background windows to help users focus.
Window dimming: It runs in the background and shades the previous window when you switch to another window.
Customization: Users can customize dimming intensity, animation speed, and color.
Multiple displays: It can highlight the front window on each connected display or dim displays without keyboard focus.
Appearance: Dimming settings can change automatically with Light and Dark system appearance, with separate settings for each.
Controls: Users can toggle dimming from the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut and adjust intensity with a scroll gesture.
Integrations: HazeOver supports Apple Shortcuts, Automations, Focus Filters, AppleScript, and third-party tools including Raycast.
System requirement: The current version requires macOS Ventura 13 or later, and older versions are listed for macOS 10.9 through Monterey 12.
Privacy: The maker says direct-download and Mac App Store versions do not send app usage information; Setapp versions share usage information with Setapp for developer billing.
Updates: The optional update system for direct downloads periodically checks the website for current version information and can be disabled in app settings.
Purchase processing: Direct website purchases are processed by Paddle, which the policy identifies as Merchant of Record and provider of customer service and returns.
Support: The maker directs users to contact developer Maxim by email for help, including assistance setting up automation.
Developer: The maker identifies Maxim Ananov as the developer and copyright holder.

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