Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed technology provide solutions for conveniently displaying notification information in an application preview menu. A process of the technology can include steps for receiving a first authentication requirement, wherein the first authentication requirement is associated with a first application, receiving a second authentication requirement, wherein the second authentication requirement is associated with a second application, and associating the first authentication requirement and the second authentication requirement with a single manager login credential. In some aspects, the process can also include steps for displaying an application preview menu that provides information about one or more notifications associated with the first application. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method of managing applications and event notifications using a cursor-based GUI, wherein the cursor-based GUI is located adjacent to the cursor and provides a user with the ability manage and monitor a plurality of dynamically updated applications, commands and event notifications via a persistent and centralized interface. Since the cursor-based GUI is persistent in nature, the plurality of applications, commands and event notifications can be accessed regardless of the user's computer environment. The user can manage user authentication requirements and other configuration information for the cursor-based GUI.