Window On Top

Compzets.com

Window On Top is a small application that allows you to designate any window or folder that you have open on your desktop as always visible, without any other window hiding parts of it. The application doesn't have any kind of interface. It just appears in your tray bar, and you can manage it from there. Just press 'ctrl T' when you're on the window that you want to remain on top. Window On Top is a small, lightweight tool that doesn't take up any space, yet brings an interesting feature to Windows. There are many occasions in which it would be very useful to keep a text document, image, or certain application visible. The application is especially helpful on large monitors.

Digital clock

AMAJ

XFCut for Windows

XFCut Software

XFCut for Windows is a vinyl cutting plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. The software allowing you to create original graphic design using popular desktop publishing applications (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW), and direct sends them to the vinyl cutters and cutting plotters. It sends cut data to the cutting plotter and includes a variety of functions such as: preview, registration mark creation, add the shadow layer, cut job settings and so on. XFCut for Windows is easy to use and enables you to get the best performance from your cutting plotter. XFCut for Windows supports almost all popular vinyl cutters and cutting plotters, including GCC, Mimaki, Summa, Roland, Mutoh, Gerber, Graphtec, USCutter, UKCutter, Mycut, E-cut, Vinyl Express, Kasa, Rabbit, Pcut, Vevor, Jinka, DGI, Jinka, Refine, Pixmax, Saga, Redsail, Liyu, Seiki, Skycut and many others.

Screen Wonders

Screen Wonders

If you're tired of the motionless pictures on your desktop, if you're ready to welcome the magic of various places around the world and even parallel universes, we have gathered the best live wallpapers in this app! The variety of themes, seasons, and festive scenes are sure to appeal to you. They say beauty demands sacrifice but you don't need to worry because the smart energy-saving settings will slow down the wallpaper if you need your computer to work at full capacity or if your notebook is running low on power. So sit back comfortably and relax - the wonders are already on your screen! And we continue creating new ones.

Keyboard Sounder

AldzSoft

There are many ways to personalize your computer: backgrounds, screensavers, Windows themes, toolbar extensions, etc. The latest in customization is called Keyboard Sounder, a program that assigns each key a unique sound. The mouse can also be customized with adding sounds to the clicks. The sounds are organized by theme, which include everything from a classic typewriter to gunshots or punches. There are six themes included by default, although you can download more sound packs from the program's website. The total amount of sounds in one theme is at most 18. That way the letter keys all maintain the same sound, which doesn't happen with special keys like the space bar, return, home, delete, enter, etc.

RK Launcher

Evan/Russellc

RK Launcher is an attractive utility that emulates the Macintosh tool bar. It´s practically the same and has nearly the same icons. It occupies the bottom part of the screen and has the same functions as Mac. The zoom works on the icons as the mouse scrolls over them. The applications that appear and the images representing them can be changed. The formats used are PNG or ICO. So far, the only way to modify the icons is to overwrite the corresponding file in the `icons´ file. The program is still in process of being developed, and though it´s totally functional it doesn´t have an installer. You can download some interesting extensions for this program from the author´s website.

Real Desktop

Schillergames

It's time to renew your desktop and forget that boring look. Add it a real 3D view, convert your boring desktop into a real 3D desktop where your icons will be like objects on it. Grab and throw them, put one onto another,... Thanks to a powerful physics-engine, your icons will be moved like real objects that you can touch and move as on a real desk. Put the icons you use the most together, let in a corner the ones you don't use or delete them by throwing them to the paper bin. Real Desktop Light is fantastic. Of course, have fun by moving the elements on the table as if they were real objects on a real desk. Finally, you can choose different designs for your desk: Glass, wood, plastic,... Enjoy a new desktop and add it a 3D look.

Yodm 3D

Christian Salmon

Have you seen that amazing cube effect you can do when using Linux? Now you can enjoy it when using Windows thanks to this great and free application. Yodm 3D, a name taken from the acronym of Yet Another Desktop Manager 3D, that's what we will enjoy, a really good virtual desktop manager whose main function is to create multiple virtual desktops and let us change between them with that fashionable 3D cube. One desktop on each side of the cube, so you will have 4 desktops (upper and lower are not accessible)and your screen will be more productive than ever, and, of course, it will look really amazing. The rotation of the cube is done with the keys CTRL+SHIFT+Arrows, although you can custom it, but if you want the effect to be more special, use your mouse.

Desktops

Sysinternals

One of the most loved features of GNU/Linux OS is that one which allows you to multiply your desktop and enjoy several virtual desktops. Desktops is a very easy-to-use application that allows us to have more than one active desktop, emulating the functionality offered by GNU/Linux OS. It features a graphic interchanger accessible from the Desktops iconin the system tray. You can also access those other virtual desktops through hotkeys. Each virtual desktop can have different open window, but you can't personalize or change the background.

SunsetScreen

Daniel White

When you work on your computer at night or in a room with strong light, the brightness of the screen usually adjusts to the amount of light you need. And if you always work in the same place at the same times, SunsetScreen is very useful for automatically managing the brightness level according to the time of day. SunsetScreen lets you modify the hour when the screen's brightness is increased or reduced and adjust maximum and minimum levels as well as the speed of the transitions. You can also create different profiles for different days or schedules that indicate the exact hour, minute, and second the sun sets and rises for you, so your screen's brightness is adjusted with absolute accuracy. The screen colors are completely customizable, which is useful for people with visual impairments or those who simply want to reduce the impact of blue light on the eyes. SunsetScreen can be manually activated or set to automatically start each time you turn on Windows. When you don't need to use this application anymore, or if you make changes you later don't quite like, you can click on the reset button and delete your settings to go back to the defaults.

Windows 7 Start Button Changer

N/A

Now that Windows 7 has been stablished among us, we see how customization tools appear and some of them offer interesting options. In this case, thanks to Windows 7 Start Button Changer, we can change the look of the Start button easily. Yes, the name of the program says it all. The program is very simple but effective. You have two choices, change button and restore button. Press change button and choose one of the 10 images offered by the program. Of course, you can also create your own start buttons and select them. Follow the patterns of the buttons included in the program and choose them. Once you select it, the new button will be set as the defaut Start button. If you decide to go back to the original button, run Windows 7 Start Button Changer and press the button Restore button.

WhiteBoard

Well-Crafted Software

With this really simple utility you will turn your PCs screen into a blank whiteboard which you will be able to write on with 4 different coloured felt-tip pens: blue, green, red and black. It also includes a sponge to erase the errors. If you don´t erase what it is written on the whiteboard, when you close the program, it will stay when you open it again. Like this, if you have to make presentations from your PC or teach a class on any subject you will be able to turn it into a whiteboard without spending a penny. WhiteBoard is especially recommended for computers that have a light pen because we will be able to write with it in the same way that we would write on paper.

Dead Pixel Buddy

N/A

Dead Pixel Buddy is a program that lets you quickly check your monitor for dead pixels. The process is simple: the app turns your whole screen one color so that it’s easy to tell. Choose from different colors to identify dead pixels. By default, you can turn the screen black, white, red, blue or green. Or, pick a different customized color if you wish. Whichever hue you choose, the whole screen turns this color so that you can tell if one of the pixels on your monitor isn’t responding properly. Dead Pixel Buddy is a user-friendly platform that’s lightweight and doesn’t require any installation. This app helps you to tell whether your monitor has a dead pixel in a matter of seconds. Also, this test is particularly useful when you buy a new screen since they sometimes come with pixels that don’t respond to certain colors.

ResizeEnable

Digi Tallis

ShareMouse

Bartels Media GmbH

ShareMouse is an application that lets you control multiple networked computers, using the same mouse for all of them. This program works so that when the cursor reaches the edge of one screen, it automatically jumps to another one. Because of this, you have to set up the order of each of the screens if there are more than two. With ShareMouse, you can easily move files from one PC to another, saving time on your work and increasing your flexibility between devices. You don't need a keyboard and a mouse for each computer, especially if you work with a desktop PC and laptop; using ShareMouse makes your work much easier.

PassFab Android Unlocker

PassFab

Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Splashtop

Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a Windows program that lets you use your iPad as a second monitor for your PC. Thanks to a simple setup process, you can have everything ready to go in a matter of seconds, after which you'll have a second monitor to view all the windows you're working with. Splashtop Wired XDisplay's simple interface lets you adjust the image ratio according to your preferences. That way, you can set things up to make your second monitor as useful as possible without sacrificing image quality. In fact, iPad screen resolution is more than enough to work as a conventional monitor. You'll also need to install the Splashtop Wired XDisplay app on your iPad to use this program. After that, you can link your PC and iPad and enjoy your dual setup. That said, you'll need to use a cable to connect the devices. Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a handy tool if you want a second PC screen but don't want to buy an additional monitor. All you need is an iPad connected to the Mac or PC you use for this tool to work. With this program, you can enjoy working between two fully operational monitors.

Windows Auto Dark Mode

Armin Osaj

Windows Auto Dark Mode is an app that will allow you to switch between day mode and night mode automatically and vice versa. In this way, the content displayed on the screen will not be too dark during the day or too bright at night, and you won't have to change it manually every time you notice this problem. The way Windows Auto Dark Mode works is quite simple. By default the application can be configured to alternate between day mode and night mode at dawn and dusk respectively. As a result, you don't have to worry about anything else. Alternatively, you can set a schedule for each mode. For example, day mode can be set to start at seven o'clock in the morning, and night mode can be set to start at seven o'clock in the evening. In the Windows Auto Dark Mode options menu there are a couple of very useful options. The first of these will allow you to prevent the change between day and night mode while you are playing a game, so that the change will take place as soon as you close the game. And the second option allows you to enable keyboard shortcuts to force night or day mode. Thanks to this option, if there is a particularly dark or particularly bright day, you can customize the appearance of your PC with a single keystroke. Windows Auto Dark Mode is a very useful program that, in one way or another, already comes as standard on Android and iOS devices. With this program, you can simply bring this support that we are so used to on cell phones and tablets, to our desktop and laptop computers.

Air Display

N/A

Do you have an iPad or iPhone? Then you can use them with your desktop or laptop as a second screen. The only thing you need to use the app is to install the correct version for the corresponding iOS device. Once you've done that you will need to associate it with your computer, which only takes about a minute, and then you'll be ready to go. By default, that new monitor will be set as placed on the left of the main monitor, by this way, our new monitor will be an extra piece of desktop where we can work as usual. We'll be able to drag windows there, and work as if it was a common monitor... with no messy wires around. Furthermore, as you are now using an iPod or iPad, you'll be able to use the mouse as usual or take advantage of the touch screen and use your fingers to draw and interact. Use your new monitor to play youtube videos, play flash games and, in short, use it at your convenience, because now you'll have a new and wonderful screen you can move easily to show something to your partner or just to have those chat windows and extra stuff while you work. Air Display is a really interesting application that offers you that extra desktop space you needed.

Antimicro

Travis Nickles

Antimicro is a program that makes it easy to map different controls in order to use a gamepad with your PC. This way, you can easily adjust each button on your controller to adapt it according to the gameplay of each title you play. The program gives you the possibility to add keyboard commands and any of the buttons from your mouse to each controller. This means it'll only take you a few minutes to be able to start controlling each game easily using a gamepad. Plus, Antimicro gives you tons of options so that you can even use controllers that may not be compatible right off the bat. The interface in Antimicro is simple so you can set up each control map quickly. All you have to do is assign each button from your keyboard and mouse to one of the buttons on the external controller. After that, you'll be all set to start playing the game. Antimicro is a great solution if you need to configure certain video game controllers to use with your PC. The possibility to add buttons and specific paths also makes it more convenient when it comes to starting a new round in any of your favorite games. You can even save several configurations to load them when needed from the toolbar at the top of the screen.

Widget Launcher

Chan Software Solutions

ScreenMarker

BeamYourScreen GmbH

ScreenMarker is a lite tool which will let you write and draw on the screen. Why should you download this application? Because if you want to explain something to somebody it can be really useful. ScreenMarker offers you some drawing tools and shapes like straight lines, rectangles, triangle, stars and more. Choose the color depth, the size of the lines or the colors of them. When you will have finished it, just press erase and the screen will be as if nothing happened before. If you have to explain something, don’t hesitate, this is what you need. In addition, it doesn’t need to be installed, so you can have it in your pendrive and use it anywhere.

CareUEyes Lite

care-eyes.com

CareUEyes Lite is the free version of CareUEyes, which will allow you to control the brightness of your monitor quickly, from the drop-down menu in the program bar, right next to the Windows clock. You can set it to 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. This way, when the lighting inside your room is reduced, you can quickly adjust the brightness of the screen with a single click. CareUEyes Lite only takes up 600KB and hardly consumes any RAM, so the program works perfectly on almost any computer. If you want to access a much wider range of options, you can also purchase the PRO version directly from the drop-down menu in Windows.

NiceTaskbar

Axiw Software

NiceTaskbar is a simple tool that lets you make the taskbar transparent in Windows 10 or 11. Thanks to its simple interface and operation, it only takes a few moments to make this section of the desktop look like it's transparent. On NiceTaskbar, you'll find a simple interface from which you can customize your taskbar however you like. This tool lets you choose the language, the level of transparency, or the integrated background color, if you want to add one, from a wide range of colors. Another aspect worth highlighting is a specific tab on NiceTaskbar that lets you activate or deactivate the transparency whenever you want. This way, you can decide when you want to use it, as well as when you don't. Likewise, the app has a checkbox for centering all your program icons. Download NiceTaskbar for Windows to change the appearance of the taskbar on your computer in a really simple way. By removing the background, this area of the desktop can display all the icons of the programs you use in a more attractive way.

Desktop Goose

samperson

Desktop Goose is a very entertaining program that adds a mischievous goose to your PC. But think carefully before downloading it, as the goose is incessantly distracting from the moment you run the program. Just run Desktop Goose to unleash the very busy goose. The avian animal will start to circle around your screen, scratch at your files and distract you from your work by dragging memes and messages on your screen. Not only that, but you'll also hear the goose's steps and honks as it explores your desktop, and see the footprints it leaves on the screen. That being said, you can drag it across the screen to move it to a less bothersome area. Sometimes you'll even have to beat a mini-game just to get the goose to leave you alone. Desktop Goose is a unique program that adds a goose to keep you company while you spend hours on your PC. But beware, this program is not for the faint of heart.

Remote Mouse

Remote Mouse

Remote Mouse is a program that, once installed in conjunction with its sister Android or iOS app, allows you to turn your mobile device into a wireless keyboard or mouse for your PC. To use the application properly you must first synchronize your handset with your computer using WiFi. Once done, you can start using your Android or iOS terminal like a mouse or keyboard. You can connect both terminals either using a QR code or through the IP. In either case, the process only takes one or two minutes. Remote Mouse is a very interesting tool for users who want to control their computer from a distance at any time, just by using their phone or tablet.

Monitorian

emoacht

Monitorian is a program for Windows that you can use to adjust the brightness of all the screens you have connected to your PC. Through an interface that adapts completely to the environment of your computer, you can modify screen brightness without any complications. In Monitorian, you'll see several adjustment bars on the screen. From here, you can see a detailed view of each external monitor, as well as your PC's screen if it's a laptop. This way, you can control the brightness of each screen individually or as a whole. Monitorian lets you observe the changes you make to the screens in real time. Like this, you can change the brightness of a particular monitor while maintaining the settings of the other monitors. All depending on the lighting conditions of your computer's location. Monitorian is a simple tool with which you can adjust the brightness of all the screens connected to your PC. This way, you won't waste time manually modifying each parameter by accessing the monitor settings one by one.

ElevenClock

Martí Climent

ElevenClock is a tool with which you can customize the clock that appears on your PC screen if you have Windows 11. Thanks to a wide range of options, you can customize the entire look of this important element that you probably glance at many times a day. On ElevenClock, you'll find several easy options for customizing your computer clock. For one, you can accentuate the background color to more easily identify the numbers. You can also change the font or add text to accompany the time with a message. Another option offered by ElevenClock is the ability to add seconds to the time. This is very helpful for anyone who likes to have more detailed information over the course of the day. Now, it won't be necessary to use other tools or websites in order to get this information. ElevenClock offers various options for improving your PC clock with ease. Thanks to this program, modifying your clock's appearance and customizing the information it offers is a breeze. You can even change the clock's position if you have more than one monitor.

RoundedTB

Erisa

RoundedTB is a simple tool to customize the taskbar on your Windows PC. By simply entering a couple of parameters, you will be able to easily round the edges and reduce the size of this important area of the interface. RoundedTB's operation is not complex at all, and customizing the toolbar will be extremely easy. Just open the app's settings to start entering the values to adapt the size and style of the bar according to your needs. All without having to modify logs from the operating system's own settings. Note that RoundedTB lets you modify the radius of the rounded edges. That is, you'll be able to freely define the size of the toolbar, while exploring other more advanced settings. For example, if needed, the program can set a dynamic bar so that the icons are automatically adjusted. If you want to have a much simpler and more attractive toolbar on your computer, download RoundedTB for Windows and enjoy advanced customization. Do note, too, that the tool is compatible with other apps such as TranslucentTB.

Epic Pen

Tank Studios

Epic Pen is a program that lets you draw or write on any program that you have open on your computer, in a completely natural way, without interrupting the workflow or having to switch between apps. In addition, the program is fully compatible with digital pencils and graphics tablets, so it's incredibly easy to use. The interface of Epic Pen is small, simple, and elegant. Basically, it consists of a thin rectangle that you can place anywhere on the screen and from which you can select various writing and drawing tools. Simply choose a tool, like the brush, and start painting anywhere on the screen. It's that easy and convenient. The list of tools offered by Epic Pen is very extensive, although it's true that its free version comes with some limitations. In this basic version, for example, you only have 16 colors at your disposal; that said, it's more than enough to create any diagram or graph on the screen. From the options menu, you can also create keyboard shortcuts to activate any of the different tools. Epic Pen is an excellent program with many great features geared towards teaching or teamwork. On the other hand, it's also a really useful tool for streaming or virtual presentations.