Shadeo

What it does

Shadeo helps you focus by gently dimming everything around your active window. Keep your desktop visible while reducing visual distractions in the background. Customize your focus with adjustable dimming, grain & tint effects, taskbar dimming, taskbar click blocking, and background locking. Built for Windows users who want a calmer, more focused workspace without changing how they work.

Shadeo is a Windows focus utility that keeps your active window clear while the rest of your desktop fades quietly into the background.

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