ARPControl

ARPControl is a Windows desktop utility for managing CPU power plans, processor behavior, and dynamic performance switching with a clean control-focused interface inspired by advanced power management tools.

Features

• View and switch Windows power plans
• Apply AC / DC processor tuning settings
• Core parking control
• Frequency scaling control
• Dynamic Boost style profile switching
• Live system status panel
• Tray-friendly desktop utility workflow

Planned Advanced Features

• Smart App Boost
  Automatically switch power plans when selected apps start or stop.

• Thermal Guard Mode
  Change to a safer profile automatically when CPU temperature rises.

• Focus Session Mode
  Temporarily activate a quiet or balanced profile for coding, work, or battery sessions.

Tech Stack

• C#
• .NET WinForms
• MaterialSkin
• Windows powercfg

Screenshots

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• Main window
• Dynamic Boost settings
• Tray icon / menu
• Power profile events window

Project Goals

ARPControl aims to provide:

• clean desktop UX
• fast access to power plan controls
• profile automation
• practical CPU power tuning
• a modern GitHub-ready Windows utility

Current Scope

ARPControl is being developed as a practical power plan manager for Windows systems.
The project focuses on real-world usability rather than only visual cloning.

Core areas:

• power profile switching
• AC/DC tuning
• automation
• monitoring
• desktop utility experience

Roadmap

• Base UI
• Power plan listing
• Power plan switching
• Persistent settings
• Start with Windows
• Dynamic Boost automation
• App-based profile switching
• Thermal Guard Mode
• Event viewer / profile history
• Export / import profile presets

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Open the solution in Visual Studio
3. Restore NuGet packages
4. Install MaterialSkin.2
5. Build and run as Administrator

Run Notes

Some power configuration operations require administrator privileges.
For full functionality, run ARPControl as Administrator.

Branding

Recommended visual direction:

• Background: #0F172A
• Surface: #111827
• Primary accent: #22C55E
• Secondary accent: #38BDF8
• Text: #E5E7EB

License

Choose a license for your project, for example:

• MIT License

Author

Developed by the ARPControl project owner.