Ticker

Real-Time News Stream for Windows

Stay effortlessly informed without breaking your workflow. Ticker is an ultra-lightweight, dedicated Windows desktop application that docks a sleek, non-intrusive live news stream directly to the very top of your screen. No cluttered browser tabs, no noisy pop-ups, and no distractions—just smooth, ambient awareness throughout your workday.

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Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) • Native Windows Installer (ticker.msi)

Why You Will Love Ticker

Always On, Never in the Way: Docks cleanly at the top edge of your monitor as a native Windows AppBar, reserving its own space so your maximised windows never overlap it.
Instant Deep Dives: Click any headline to open a dedicated story card with imagery, full story text, and a direct link to the original report.
Tailored Entirely to You: Adjust scroll speeds, refresh intervals, fonts, quantity of headlines, and custom background and text colours to suit your workspace.
Featherlight Performance: Engineered in pure Rust using direct Windows Win32 APIs for near-zero RAM usage and instant responsiveness.
Smooth & Reliable: Automated background updating keeps news fresh without system slowdowns.

Installation Instructions

Download the installer package: https://jrnf.uk/ticker/ticker.msi.
Run ticker.msi once downloaded to open the setup wizard.
Follow the simple prompts to install the application.
Launch ticker from your Desktop shortcut or Start Menu to begin streaming headlines.

Ticker in Action

Ticker running on desktop during CAD work