CrazyDesktopVideo

CraxyPixels

Wallpapers are essential when you are customizing and personalizing your computer. Everybody wants to have a different one. There are millions of wallpapers and thousands of programs to manage them, change them, rotate them automatically, offer new ones, download them,... but today we offer you something different. Change the static view of the background and play the videos in the desktop background behind all programs. Make your desktop background to the video screen. Yes, you can watch movies in the desktop background while you are working in the foreground. The program supports AVI, MPEG, WMV and more. CrazyDesktopVideo is a new way to customize the desktop.

Preme

Nattapon Kongsirinurak

Windows 7 brought with it a number of improvements to usability but lots of people still feel like it's just not enough. Preme is a free Windows application to improve how Windows 7 operates and take full advantage of its potential. The improvements include: a new shortcut to the window selector (top right corner), the ability to minimize and close windows with the mouse wheel, the option to hide windows on the side of the screen, and improvements to the task bar's performance. All these improvements are customizable from the program setup window, whether you want to activate, deactivate, or change the behavior of each one. The idea behind Preme is to reduce the movements of the mouse and the number of clicks necessary to efficiently work with the windows. Without a doubt, this program definitely does what it promises.

SmallWindows

jegeblad

SmallWindows is a lightweight application that lets you leave the window you're in and access any other window currently open on your computer. The setup options let you set shortcuts and mouse gestures (moving your cursor to one of the corners, for instance), which automatically lays out mini versions of the open windows on your desktop. Once you have them there, just click to open. Another option lets you minimize all the windows. Doing this is very easy and simply involves assigning a different keyboard shortcut. SmallWindows is a very interesting application for any type of user because it gives you a much easier way to move through all the windows on your desktop.

goScreen

Andrei Gourianov

goScreen is an app that allows you to have up to eighty different desktops on the same computer, all with their own color schemes and backgrounds. This function might be very useful if you are working and performing leisure activities at the same time, as you just have to type a simple keyboard shortcut to switch from one screen to another. In addition, if you want, you can activate windows so that they always stay visible, regardless of the desktop you have open. The program allows you to create different profiles for as many users as you want, and you can establish the exact number of desktop screens and the shortcuts you want for each of them. goScreen is a relatively useful tool if you usually have a lot of windows open at once. The possibility of dividing them among various desktops will definitely make it more comfortable for you when you are using your computer.

SoundPackager

Stardock

Radian

David Berlin

Radian is a free application for Windows that lets you access your favorite applications from an attractive circular menu. The application is activated whenever you right-click and hold anywhere on the screen. The menu has four panels. You can customize them manually or automatically import shortcuts from the quick start menu or desktop. You can also customize the menu's appearance by assigning colors to each of its four sections. In short, Radian is a great program if you want to save time when opening your favorite applications.

Eagle Mode

Oliver Hamann

Eagle Mode is a curious tool that allows you to browse your files in a new,comfortable and eye-catching way. The system is very simople. You'llview a representation of the space (stars included) featuring a small window with the HD. Zoom in using the mouse to view the content. Then, zoom in a folder and you'll view the files in it, it works with subfolders too. It's very easy, just try it. Extremely intuitive and it gives your desktop n stunning look. Eagle Mode is a curious and interesting way to browse your files. A program to surprise your friends.

StaffLogger

Almeza Company

StaffLogger is an application that one master user (normally the boss) can use to monitor the programs run and websites visited on different computers during office hours. For the program to work correctly it must be installed on all the computers you want to monitor. That done, the master user can view active programs and websites in real time on each of the associated computers. As days, weeks, months, and even years go by, you can view both bar and circle graphs that represent the time spent by each worker on each activity. StaffLogger is an app that could be quite interesting for office work groups or to monitor your children's computers, as many parents like to do.

AeroTuner

N/A

AeroTuner is a free application for Windows that allows you to change Aero settings to make it suit your needs. Changes will affect window borders and taskbar of your Operating System. You will be able to adjust colors of Aero elements, brightness, color of the taskbar and more elements. Changes will take effect automatically, so you will be able to preview them and decide whether to apply them or not. By this way, AeroTuner becomes a very useful application to make your desktop more beautiful and adapt it to your likes.

Weather Desktop Background Changer

N/A

Weather Desktop Background Changer is an application dedicated exclusively to change our wallpaper according to the weather in our city. The only thing we have to do to configure the program is to choose our city, the time interval in which 'reload' the background image, and the unit of measure we want to use. Once done, the program will be run in the background. In the settings menu we'll be able to choose the style and size for the backgrounds. Weather Desktop Background Changer is an interesting program that, although lacking some functions, can give your desktop a different look.

KidStarter

Brilliant Software

KidStarter is an application that lets you create an alternative work environment so kids five years old and younger can learn how to use devices in a way appropriate to them. When you install the program, you first set an administrator password with which you can change the workspace, add more elements, deactivate others, and so on. To let kids use games and other applications all you have to do is enable them, making them extra visible on this kid-customized desktop. You can also do something similar with the Internet. For example, you can block access to certain websites or limit access exclusively to websites of your choosing. KidStarter is an excellent way to help kids get familiar with computers, as you can let them have 'free reign' without fear of them stumbling upon inappropriate content.

Kino

pschi95

Kino is a lite application that gets dark al the screen except the rectangular area you choose. Thanks toit you'll be able to view Youtube videos or videos on any other website without being disturbed by content next to the video. When you'l want to use t you'll only have to click and drag over the rectangular area you want to keep illuminated and the rest of the screen will get dark. Kino is a crious applcation that willgive your screen that look of a comon cinema. Turn down the lights and enjoy videos.

eXtra Buttons

Nikolaj Parshutin

In Windows, the windows usually have three buttons, which can be used to minimize, maximize or close the window. eXtra Buttons is a free program for Windows that allows you to add to the list of built-in buttons in your windows, thereby increasing the number of functions they can perform. You can change the transparency of the window, permanently bring it to the top, send it to the system tray, or create a copy of the window. You can customize the buttons you want to appear in your windows and disable those you do not want to use. You can also edit the order of the buttons and add separators. Each of the functions associated with a button can be modified in the program options. From the options window, you can also exclude programs and modify the window menu. eXtra Buttons is definitely highly recommended for those of you who want to make the most of your Windows desktop.

Aura

Aura SDK Team

Aura is a free application that allows you to automatically change the transparency colour of background windows and paint them with the color of the active application. It applies the color of the icon, it means if the icon of the application is red, all windows will be turned into red. You can also choose to paint windows according to the colour of the wallpaper. If you like changing your desktop and want to try something new, give it a try.

Bins

N/A

Windows system tray has been refurbished in latest versions of Windows operating systems and now it's more useful than ever. However, we have to say that it can be better than that and Bins is a good way to power it up. Bins is a lite application that allows you to create groups of icons in the system tray. By that way, you'll be able to access the group of applications, documents or games and then access the exact application or file. It's a good way to have the system tray organized.

MadAppLauncher

MadAppLauncher Team

MadAppLauncher is a free application that offers you a fast and easy way to access your favorite programs. Using a combination of keys, you can access the shortcuts window. This window contains a kind of virtual keyboard where you can assign shortcuts to each key. So, pressing a key while this window is visible will open the associated application. The shortcut window contains several virtual keyboards that are divided into tabs. To access each of these tabs, you just have to press the associated number on the keyboard. If you're someone who uses the keyboard for almost everything, MadAppLauncher is definitely a program that will interest you.

pWeather

N/A

PWeather is a small application that, once installed, places an icon to the right of the Windows start button. From here, you can check what the weather is like in your city. Just enter the name of the city where you live. The application will automatically switch to that city and tell you the current temperature and weather conditions there. PWeather is a useful application that takes up very little space and is well-designed. It's a great option if you live in a place where it rains often and you want to know whether you should take an umbrella with you when you go out.

nSpaces

N/A

nSpaces is an application whose aim is to create as many virtual desktops as needed in order to have a more organized workspace (or playspace) on your computer. For example, you can create one desktop for browsing the Internet, another for writing, and another for playing. You can assign a name and custom background to each desktop you create and create keyboard shortcuts for all of them so that you can swap between them in seconds. nSpaces is a very useful tool for advanced users who usually have too many things on their plate. This application gives you a desktop that's free of distractions ... and another one to jump to that's dedicated solely to your social networks.

Swex

CodeStack

Swex is an application that you can use to add some life to your wallpaper, though you'll need a few minutes to set it up. The two main options are to set up a plug-in that shows the time and weather in your city in real time, or select a series of images that will rotate on your desktop. The application's options let you choose exactly what you want to see in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. It's ideal if you enjoy having different wallpapers for a little variety. Swex is a pretty interesting tool that takes up very little memory and stays perfectly minimized in the task bar.

DesktopSnowOK

SoftwareOK

DesktopSnowOK is a small application of only a few kilobytes, with which you can place different effects directly on your desktop. The most appealing (and the one that has the most variations), is the snow effect, with which you will see snow falling continuously on your screen. However, you can also have soccer balls, Christmas balls, tennis balls, and other things. The program options will allow you to regulate the amount of objects that will rain down your screen, the opacity of them, and the speed that they fall. DesktopSnowOK is a simple application, generally useless, but it can give your monitor a good appearance.

Windows Christmas Tree

Drive Software Company

Windows Christmas Tree is a small app of just a few kilobytes that will put a Christmas tree in the bottom right corner of your desktop. The tree, which also isn't very big, is decorated with fading lights to give the app even more of a Christmas touch. Also, within the few options that the program offers, you will find the ability to increase its transparency, so you can make it completely solid or lightly transparent, depending on which you like best. Another feature that the program offers is that it will always stay on top of the other program windows, or inversely, you can give it a lower priority and it will go to the back whenever a window is placed on top of it. Windows Christmas Tree is a very charming app that, while it doesn't contribute anything really amazing, will definitely add that Christmas touch to your computer screen.

Metro Pad

N/A

Metro Pad is a small application that simply puts a little square on your desktop where you can write down anything you want. You can change the square's color, move it around the desktop, make it permanently visible, or make it transparent. But the most interesting feature, which you'll always be using it for, lets you write down notes so you don't forget anything important. Metro Pad is a very small, lightweight, and easy-to-use application that doesn't require installation. Just unzip the contents of the ZIP file to a folder and start writing down anything you want. The changes will be saved automatically every time you close the program.

Wikipedia Gadget

N/A

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.

Arrange Your Desktop1.0.5.1

Emule TV

Arrange Your Desktop is a tool that you can use to organize and clean up your desktop with just a click. You can also use it to organize any folder not on the desktop, which can really come in handy for when you decide to reign in the chaos that is 'My Documents'. Using the application is very simple: just indicate the folder you'd like to clean up, where each file type should go (videos to a video folder, photos to a photo folder, etc), and then click 'organize'. In less than five seconds, you can move all of your files, images, songs, and shortcuts to where they belong. Arrange Your Desktop is the easiest way to keep your desktop in good order, a task that isn't as simple as it sounds, and which has surely given you more than one headache.

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

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.

FileMind

Filemind Software

Window's way of organizing folders is still as chaotic as it was when it first came out. Sometimes finding a file can drive you crazy if you can't remember where you saved it on your computer. Because of this, FileMind brings you a new way to find your files and folders quickly and efficiently. The way it works is similar to an Internet search. If you want to find files on your computer faster than ever, FileMind is a great option and it's very easy to use. Managing your files with FileMind will increase your productivity and help you work better. The application adds new features to the classic Windows explorer. FileMind doesn't have a configuration bar or any hidden buttons. Its extremely simple interface includes one window from which you'll have access to everything via an address bar and a search bar that will scan your hard drives and external memory. You'll also see a list of tags that have the different file formats that can be used in your search. These filter tags include all the different formats for documents, folders, links, programs, images, and video. You just have to choose the folder that you want to scan for a particular file and then click on the extension, which will speed up and simplify the search. You'll be able to find anything saved onto your computer in just a couple of clicks.

GiMeSpace

GimeSpace

With GiMeSpace, you can create an extended desktop (horizontally) by simply moving the mouse to either side of the screen. The application is quick and easy to use, and once it's installed, your desktop will have unlimited space in both directions. Simply move the cursor to the left or right edge of the screen, and your desktop will extend past the limits of your monitor. This will only happen when there is an open window on the desktop. This way you can switch between views and return to the desktop without minimizing the window. With GiMeSpace, you can have several windows open and browse between them just by moving the mouse. It's like having an additional monitor. To turn GiMeSpace off, just press the lock key (Bl Des) and the windows will stop extending your screen. You can start it again by pressing 'End'.

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.