Welcome to the all-new My Weather Authority Desktop Alert system brought to you by MyFoxDetroit.com.
The My Weather Authority Desktop Alert will keep you updated all day on weather happenings and alert your desktop, email and even your mobile phone to any approaching severe weather. The My Weather Desktop Widget will also allow you to view temperatures, radar, storm tracking, news and severe weather updates right from your desktop.
Use the link below for instructions and to download the application on your PC.
Desktop Alert help:
Desktop Alert keeps you informed of important weather information whenever you are connected to the Internet. This small application runs on your Microsoft Windows® computer and displays an icon your system tray next to the clock. Desktop Alert delivers severe weather information, along with the current temperature as well as other valuable information.
Desktop Alert Operation and Features
While connected to the Internet, Desktop Alert features the following:
The current temperature, based on your location, is displayed next to the clock that appears in your system tray.
Desktop Alert constantly monitors severe weather to determine if there are any severe weather alerts in effect. Based on your personalized settings, the Desktop Alert immediately notifies you of severe weather alerts by playing a sound, by flashing, and by changing colors. When you double click the Desktop Alert icon you may quickly access the severe weather map on your Desktop Alert window for complete details about just issued National Weather Service watches, warnings, or advisories.
Double clicking the Desktop Alert will open your Desktop Alert window.
Right clicking the Desktop Alert icon will display user settings and other options.
Single clicking the Desktop Alert icon will stop the icon flashing.
Definitions:
Single click - a single click with your left mouse button.
Double click - a quick double click with your left mouse button.
Right click - a single click with your right mouse button.
Running Desktop Alert:
The Desktop Alert must be connected to the Internet to display the current temperature and receive updated information.
If you connect to the Internet using an account through an Internet Service Provider, refer to the instructions that came with the connection software for information on connecting to the Internet.
If you're using Desktop Alert on a local area network (LAN), ask your network administrator about the best way for you to connect to the Internet.
Using Desktop Alert through a Firewall:
Desktop Alert uses port 80 for TCP/IP. If you are accessing the Internet through a firewall, your firewall administrator will need to authorize this port.
If your computer is not connected to the Internet, the current temperature will not be displayed. The tool tip, (mouse over), will state, " Disconnected from the Internet"
The Right click menu:
Right clicking - the Desktop Alert will display the following menu:
Links Section - Opens your service window related to each of the links provided.
Auto connect to Internet - Is off by default. If you are using a dial up Internet connection, Desktop Alert will open the dial up dialog one time. If you are on a network or office LAN, having Auto connect turned on will automatically update the temperature, check for forecast updates and any severe weather alerts.
Sound enabled - Is on by default. Turns the forecast update and severe weather alert sound off or on.
Always On Top - Is off by default. Keeps the program window on top of other windows when it is open.
Refresh - Clicking will update the temperature, check for forecast updates and any severe weather alerts. Desktop Alert checks for new weather information every 5 minutes. During a severe weather event, Desktop Alert checks every minute.
Options:
* Automatic Proxy Configuration - If you are on a network or office LAN, consult your network administrator regarding these settings.
* Manual Proxy Configuration - Not normally required. Consult your network administrator regarding these settings.
* Launch at startup - Is on by default. Desktop Alert will run automatically when your Microsoft Windows® computer starts.
* Display temperature - Is on by default. Turns the temperature display next to your clock off or on.
* Help - Opens your default browser to the help file.
* About - Displays Desktop Alert version number.
* Exit - Quits the Desktop Alert application.
Uninstalling Desktop Alert:
If you attempt to uninstall the Desktop Alert while it is running, you will receive an error message and the program will not allow you to remove it. The Desktop Alert must first be turned off for the program to be uninstalled. Follow the instructions below exactly to successfully remove the Desktop Alert from your system.
1. If Desktop Alert is running, Right click on the Desktop Alert icon in your taskbar, then choose exit.
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