The new rendering engine utilizes Direct2D. The result? Smoother animations for visualizers (audio equalizers) and significantly lower CPU usage when moving complex skins. Your CPU meter will no longer spike when refreshing widgets.
, addresses several long-standing technical issues and enhances the security of the software's update mechanism. Security Update Rainmeter 4.5.20 Build 3803 - ALLPCWorld
A notorious issue with desktop widgets was that they would "overlay" into fullscreen games, causing lag or alt-tab issues. This build introduces a "Game Mode" toggle that automatically freezes all skin updates when a DirectX or Vulkan full-screen application launches. The new rendering engine utilizes Direct2D