DesktopDigitalClock

SoftwareOK

DesktopDigitalClock is a fully customizable clock app for Windows, thanks to which you can have a clock displayed above any window or only on the desktop. The clock itself will display the date and time. In terms of customization options, you can change the size, font or color, as well as enable or disable bold and italics. The layout is always the same: the time at the top and the date at the bottom. You can also center the time or indent it to whichever side you want. You can move it by dragging it on the desktop and you can also make the program remember where you placed it. The time and date are displayed according to the regional format chosen in Windows. For example, if you've set English as the system language, but set the regional settings to Spain, the date and time will be displayed according to Spanish time. If you want, you can configure DesktopDigitalClock to start with Windows when the computer starts up. The program is portable, so no installation is required. If you want to edit the interface, you can do so through an .ini file. So, if you want a virtual analog clock on your desktop, then download DesktopDigitalClock.

StartOnScreen

MouseJiggle

Bubble Dock

Nosibay

Bubble Dock is a tool that puts a floating bar on your computer just like the classic Mac dock, where you can access your most-used programs and applications with just one click. There's a huge array of customization options available: besides options to drag any file, shortcut, or folder that you want into the bar, you can also download widgets directly from the official website to the program. One of the application's best features, however, is that you can use it to view notifications from YouTube, Facebook, and other social networks. The notifications will appear right on your desktop through Bubble Dock, so it will never taken more than a few seconds to respond to something via Facebook, for example. Bubble Dock is an interesting application that is not only very nice at first glance but also has enough features to satisfy virtually any user.

Enhanced Virtual Desktops

Lonrenzi Davide

sTabLauncher

Sergio Santos

sTabLauncher is a toolbar that will surprise you because of its attractive design and the configuration options. What makes different sTabLauncher from the rest of similar applications is that this one allows you to group applications in tabs. It includes two tabs by default - Internet and Application - but you can add as many as you want. The tab called Music will allows you to access several online radio stations and play the music files stored in the folder My Music. Other interesting feature of sTabLauncher is the possibility of modifying the look and shape of the tabs by a comfortable wizard, you can even assign a different icon to each tab. Finally, you can determine the behaviour of each element from the control panel of the application.

Desktop Eyes

Francis Bonnin

If you want your desktop to be the most original and funny, don’t hesitate, intall Desktop Eyes. Desktop Eyes places two eyes on your desktop, and they will follow your mouse all around your screen. You can place as many eyes as you want on screen, so your mouse will be watched all time. It’s a funny application, congiugre it and decide how many eyes you want, their size, opacity, etc. Keep an eye (or a lot) on your mouse.

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Textify

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Textify is a tool for Windows through which you can copy any text you are viewing on your computer screen. In this way, you will have no problem marking any written fragment, even if it is not clickable. Textify allows you to select the text using any mouse button. The application's interface is quite simple and will help you quickly assign the key you want the tool to be activated. If you choose, for example, to select the fragment with the right mouse button, the program will allow you to copy the characters instantly. However, whenever you need it, Textify will allow you to modify the activation parameters to change the selection keys as you wish. This way, you will adapt the program execution to the PC you are using. Textify has a simple functionality that, however, will be of great help at many times. Many websites or PDF files prevent you from selecting the text for later copying. Therefore, having a program with these features will facilitate text creation at certain times.

Winaero Tweaker

Sergey Tkachenko

SyncWall

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SyncWall is a wallpaper manager that lets you do different actions, like changing the desktop wallpaper each time you start Windows, or sync them under one single work network. Other interesting options let you set up your wallpaper for computers with more than one screen, or switch wallpapers by pressing a key on the keyboard. If you're not convinced about an image, the application lets you edit it and add simple effects (blur, hard edges, etc.) to any wallpaper you want to use. The application interface is very intuitive, and always shows the source of your wallpapers. You can also enlarge them with just a click, and preview how they would look on the desktop. SyncWall is a pretty interesting application that lets you use a new wallpaper every day, but without any complications.

Folder Tweaker

Quang Anh Do

Don’t you know how to change a folder’s background or its icon? Don’t worry, we give you the solution. Folder Tweaker is a software which allows you to change them fast and easy. Just run them and you will know how to change it in just a moment. Folder Tweaker install itself in the context menus so it will be even easier to change them, because you will only have to right click on the folder you want and you’ll ave the option there. Then just select change background or change icon and choose the one you want to apply. It is really easy. From now on, your folders will look different and changing it will not take you more than one minute.

Anvi OneStart

Anvisoft

Anvi OneStart is a simple application to bring back the Start button on Windows 8. The application works by re-adding the lost button seen on Windows 7 and prior editions of the OS. It can be customized as desired so you can access applications directly from the menu and organize them however you like. It also incorporates the classic search bar from Windows 7. You can even adjust the size of the included tiles according to your needs. If you have the latest 8.1 version, on the other hand, you can adapt Anvi OneStart to the new button that Windows added to this version, meaning you can still use it even if you have the default Windows button.

Screen-It

Kevin Solway

Zettlr

Hendrik Erz

Spectasia

MATT Services Ltd.

HiBit Startup Manager

HiBitSoftware

Defpix

74.cz

Defpix is a little app designed to show you if you have any dead or defective pixels on your monitor. It works very simply: it will show you a series of solid color screens, including red, green, blue, white and black, which will allow you to tell if any of the pixels on your screen are defective. Defpix is a very simple tool and you do not have to install it, so you can quickly check your LCD monitor's health.

UxStyle

riverar

Until now, installing desktop themes on Windows 7 that radically change the look of the system was only for the most daring. Now, thanks to UxStyle, installing a desktop theme on Windows 7 is easier than ever, because UxStyle prevents registry modifications and replacement of system files that would take place if you installed it manually. To install a theme, once you have successfully installed UxTheme, you only have to download it and copy the file .Theme and the folder with the same name in the folder C: Windows Resources Themes. Once you have done this, you can choose them in the window and change the appearance of Windows 7. Thus, UxStyle becomes an essential tool for fans of customization.

KlipFolio

Serence Inc.

KlipFolio is a dashboard that includes a huge list of applications called 'klips' that you can add to its interface. There are around 4,000 different klips available for you to use. There are all kinds of klips: some of them let you watch YouTube videos, see images on Flickr, or check new messages on Digg; others can show system information, your to-do list, the weather, new extensions on Firefox, your Gmail inbox, and more. Adding a new klip to your dashboard is as simple as going to KlipFolio's website and choosing the one you need. They are grouped by category, and each has its own settings menu where you can adjust notifications and choose how often it's updated. Since it's a dashboard, you can place each klip wherever you like. Move a klip and the rest of your klips will automatically rearrange themselves to fit around it.

Magnifying Glass

Workers Collection

Magnifying Glass is a simple, free tool designed to make viewing your monitor easier by zooming in on the area beneath your cursor on your screen. Magnifying Glass is different from a lot of other magnifying glass utilities thanks to its various magnifying modes such as zoom contrast, position or transparency. This utility, once installed, runs in the system tray and can be started by double-clicking on the icon, or deactivated by right-clicking on it. Magnifying Glass will increase the zone under your cursor by up to four times so you can examine your screen perfectly and work more comfortably if you need to focus on any small details.

PastePerfect

Pasteperfect.com

Do you need to copy a portion of text and paste it later in another application? Would you like to save your copied text and paste it later without having to worry about losing it? PastePerfect is free clipboard utility for Windows that completely integrates with the desktop so that all the text you copy goes directly through this tool. Beyond the ability to copy various texts, this tool comes with more options. It has a unique utility for creating collections, with which you can save complete forms or username/password pairs for use as a combination whenever you want. You can also save copied text as files to recover them later. If you often use copy and paste, if you try PastePerfect you will for sure wonder how you have ever worked without it.

Tiles

Stardock

With Stardock Tiles, you can quickly view and manage the shortcuts on your computer with a single glance at your screen's sidebar, where you'll have all your favorite applications, folders, programs, and web pages right within reach. With a design similar to Windows 8, Stardock Tiles is very easy to use: you just have to drag the shortcuts you need to My Tiles. You can move through the program’s sections on three different desktops from left to right: -My Tiles: The general view where all your shortcuts will be displayed. You can order them however you want so you can always browse them in the easiest way possible. -Apps: Shows different windows for the programs in use, differentiating between them quickly and easily. -Docs: Shows recent documents and the ones you still have open. The sidebar in My Tiles is available in many different sizes and screen positions. You can configure it from the settings menu, changing its design, activating auto-hide when it's not in use, and setting up a keyboard shortcut for the app.

FCorp - My Desktop

Fahmy Corporation

FCorp - My Desktop is a super useful tool that lets you easily manage your desktop, avoiding the chaos that can happen when you install or download dozens of elements without knowing their location. This tool lets you make tons of changes that directly affect the basic screen of your computer, for example, the way that the folder icons look or the wallpaper, among other things that let you manage all the elements and customize them with just a few clicks. The interface is designed so you can to easily and quickly find each feature. FCorp - My Desktop also lets you take screen shots and automatically change the background. All these features have a separate window that includes all the extra tools and adjustments. Besides all the other features, FCorp - My Desktop includes a panel where you can view some characteristics of your desktop such as network connections, the sound, the used RAM memory, the battery or the activity time. All these values will remain in the foreground even if you browse other windows so you can manage all your icons and folders while you keep an eye on these data. Don´t ever lose track of your icons and give them a customized image that fits you.

InjuredPixels

Aurelify

Injured Pixels is a tool that tests your screen to find any dead pixels, that is, those that stay black (or whatever other colour) and won't change no matter what. The application is especially useful to test any recently bought or new LCD monitors. You just have to run it (no installation required) and use the mouse to rotate through the different solid colours that fill the program screen. Red, green, black, blue, white... Injured Pixels goes through all the prime colours to see if there are any dead pixels. Of course, you can also customize the colours by right clicking on the screen. It's important to note that Injured Pixels cannot repair damaged pixels, it can only find them. However, it's a tool that performs its task effectively and is very easy to use

Wikipedia Gadget

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Wikipedia Gadget is, as its name indicates, a small application that you can place wherever you want on your desktop, which you can use to access all of the information from Wikipedia with just one click of the mouse. The gadget is small, occupying only a tiny space in the corner of your screen. However, you simply have to click in the text box and write what you need information about in order to make the window big enough to read basic information about your topic. Of course, if the information interests you enough, you can click one more time to open the webpage directly in your browser. Wikipedia Gadget is an appealing add-on for your computer, since it's extremely normal to use Wikipedia at least a few times a week. With this application installed, it saves you time each time you complete a search. In addition, it has a discreet design that won't clutter your desktop.

TransWindow

GamerMode

TransWindow is an application with the sole purpose of making all the windows on your computer semi-transparent, except when they're active. Thanks to this effect, the other windows in the background will be much less distracting, which is especially helpful if they include photos or other things that easily snap away your attention. TransWindow is a fairly simple application. To use it, just double click on its executable drive, whereupon everything running behind your current window will become transparent.

Steampunk Weather Widget

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If you love the steampunk movement then thanks to this widget, your computer will now be able to boast an authentic pocket watch in pure steampunk style so that you’ll know what time it is and what the weather is like at all times. This widget includes sounds to give your new desktop pocket watch more realism, it’s also a clock which you can customize using different skins. The 24 hour clock includes a circumference of the weather gauge that provides temperature, humidity, local air pressure and a general weather overview for hundreds of cities around the world. Give your PC an original touch with this steampunk pocket watch and boast about your nice desktop.

Join Desktop

joaomgcd

Join Desktop is a free and open source program for performing dozens of different actions remotely on other devices. Not only can you use this desktop app to see notifications from your Android, but you can also use it to listen to music from another Internet browser or share notes between several devices. The possibilities are endless. Setting up Join Desktop is easy enough, although it does require some preparation beforehand. First, you'll need a user account to share between all your devices. Creating this account is very easy, as you can do so with your usual Gmail address. After this first step, simply identify yourself on all the devices you want to connect. And that's it. It's important to note, however, that if you open the desktop app before syncing the Android app, you may need to restart the app. You'll know when you've done it correctly, because when you open Join Desktop, you'll see a complete list of all its features, which are many. The first one, for example, lets you create a text note on your desktop, which will then be automatically shared with the other connected devices. Another similar feature lets you share the clipboard between two apps, something that's very useful for users who work in front of their PC but keep their smartphone nearby. But the features offered by Join Desktop don't stop there. One of most interesting features offered by this program includes the option to send large files between devices quickly and conveniently. You can also play music or videos on one of the connected devices while enjoying it from your desktop. You can even read your SMS from the desktop app. Download Join Desktop to use your Android device and other devices remotely from your PC desktop. This app is especially useful if you have more advanced knowledge, since if you use it in conjunction with Tasker, you can create automated actions between several devices to save lots of time.

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RSSHive

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