"WinStep Nexus Dock" is a FREE dock for Windows users which provides live icon reflections along with many eye candy effects.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
RK Launcher: One of The Best Dock Utility for Windows
RK Launcher is a free application that will allow the user to have a visually pleasing bar at the side of the screen that is used to quickly launch shortcuts. With support for themes, PNG's and ICO's and with smooth amazing animations, RK Launcher is a versatile and great taskbar replacement.
RocketDock: Another Nice And Cool Dock Utility for Windows
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely
Free Opener: Free Utility to Open 70+ Popular File Formats
We always need to install different software to open different kind of files. We need a Media player to open video and audio files, we need image viewer to open images, we need PDF viewer to open PDF files, we need Microsoft Office to open word, excel files and so on.
Bins: Taskbar Organizer for Windows 7
"Bins" is a Taskbar organizer for Windows 7. It allows you to create bin which is a group of icons on your taskbar. With Bins, it's easy to create these groups to make your taskbar neat and to have all your programs/shortcuts right on hand.
Bins was created from the concept that your programs should be quicker and easier to get to. Windows 7 taskbar was a great step in the right direction, but lacked the powertools needed to get the job done for serious computer users. By allowing you to group programs, and allowing you to access them immediately with a simple mouseover, this tool will drastically improve how you work with your computer.
Transform Windows 7 into Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Using “Ubuntu Skin Pack”
If you use Windows but love simple, minimal and clean look of Ubuntu, here is something interesting for you.
"Ubuntu Skin Pack" is a customization pack for Windows 7 users which can make our Windows look-like Ubuntu 11.04. This pack changes almost everything in Windows 7 to transform it into Ubuntu. It changes login screen, boot screen, wallpaper, theme, start button, icons, etc. It also installs a few utilities to provide Ubuntu functionality.
Monday, May 30, 2011
IconPhile: A Freeware to Change System Icons Easily & Quickly
As you know Windows Vista and 7 contain revamped icons, many of which make the average XP user feel jealous. Rather than paying for a software, you can easily change your system icons with a few clicks of a button with "Icon Phile", a free, portable and easy-to-use program.
To change the icon displayed for a System Drive, Folder, Control Panel, Programs and other hard-to-change things:
- Simply browse through the drop-down menu at the top
- Double click on an icon or right-click on it and select "Change Icons" option
- Select the desired icon from the list
- Click on Apply button and you’re done.
Also at the top there are different buttons for saving and opening IconPhile theme packages and customizing various icon-related system settings.
There’s also a browser which allows you to customize any folder or file type you want.
It works in almost all Windows versions including Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Vista/7 Navigation Button Colorizer: Change Windows Vista and 7 Explorer Navigation Buttons Color
"Vista/7 Navigation Button Colorizer" is a small and portable tool to change the color of navigation buttons in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer. Navigation buttons are the small Left and Right arrows which can be found in Explorer windows.
This tool allows you to easily change the color of navigation buttons otherwise you'll need to manually edit system file to change their color.
You can download it using following link:
PS: If your antivirus detects it as a suspicious item, please ignore it. Its a false positive which happens because this tool modifies a system file.
Download Windows XP “Royale Blue” Theme for Windows 7
If you are using Windows 7 and missing the good old "Royale Blue" theme which was released by Microsoft for Windows XP users only, here is a good news for you. I have post "Royale Blue" theme to Windows 7 so now you can enjoy the theme in Windows 7 as well.
Following is a preview of this theme in action:
You can download this theme using following link:
VistaSwitcher: The Best FREE Windows Alt-Tab Feature Replacement
If you are bored with the default Alt-Tab switcher screen in Windows and want to change it with something new and refreshing, here is a great tool for you.
VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to take actions on them using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts. With just one click, you can switch tasks, minimize, maximize, restore the main window, or close the process.
The main advantage of VistaSwitcher is a brand new Alt-Tab switching window. Unlike to the stadard Alt-Tab, VistaSwitcher shows a full-sized preview of each task window and easy-to-read relevant lists of tasks running, all shown clearly with titled icons so you can find the one you need within seconds.
With VistaSwitcher, you also have full control over any opened window, all within two clicks away. So, go ahead – minimize, maximize, restore, cascade, tile vertically or horizontally, close or even end the process!
VistaSwitcher runs under Windows XP, Vista and 7. There is also a native 64-bit version available for download. The program integrates into Windows natively and runs without any compatibility issues.
Download Link (64-bit)
FREE Download Windows 7 Theme for “WinRAR” Archiver
WinRAR is one of the most famous archive manager for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. If you use WinRAR and don't like its default theme, icons, here is something interesting for you.
An awesome looking Windows 7 theme for WinRAR which changes all default icons with new Windows 7 icons.
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Simply download the file, extract it and run the extracted "Windows 7.theme.rar" file. It'll install the theme which can be applied by selecting "Options -> Themes -> Windows 7" in WinRAR window.
Download Theme to Transform Windows 7 into Mac OS X Snow Leopard
If you are a Windows 7 user but love Mac OS X Leopard look, here is something interesting for you. An excellent theme for Windows 7 which makes your Windows look like Mac OS X Snow Leopard as you can see in following screenshot:
Its an excellent theme which can be downloaded using following link:
FluentNotepad: Simple Notepad for Windows with Office 2010 Ribbon UI
If you love the new ribbon UI available in Microsoft Office and other MS products, you'll definitely love this small but excellent Notepad for Windows. Cool Notepad "FluentNotepad" for Windows which comes with Office 2010 look-like ribbon UI.
It supports all basic Notepad functions and also allows you to minimize ribbons and put Quick Access toolbar below the ribbons similar to Office applications.
Its a wonderful work IMO. Its also portable so you don't need to install it. Simply extract the ZIP file and run the EXE file to launch it.
You can download it using following link:
Taskbar Drop Shadow: Add Cool Drop Shadow Effect to Windows Taskbar
If you use Windows and love to customize its look or add extra eye candy features, here is an interesting utility for you.
"Taskbar Drop Shadow" is a small portable tool which adds a drop shadow effect to Windows Taskbar:
Its very simple to use. Download the ZIP file and extract it. You'll get 2 EXE files:
- Top TB Shadow.exe
- Bottom TB Shadow.exe
If you have Taskbar on Top, run "Top TB Shadow.exe" and if you have it at bottom, run "Bottom TB Shadow.exe" file.
Classic Antique “CPU Meter” Gadget for Windows Vista and 7 Desktop Sidebar
If you use Desktop Sidebar gadgets in Windows Vista or 7, you'll definitely love this new gadget. "Antique CPU Meter" and "Classic CPU Meter" are 2 awesome gadgets which can be used in Windows Vista and 7.
Simply download the RAR file, extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip and run the .gadget file. It'll automatically add the gadget at Desktop.
Explorer7Fixes: Enable Sort Header (Column Header) in All File View Modes in Windows 7 Explorer
Column header (or Sort header) is very essential part of Windows Explorer. We can change file sorting order by selecting an item from this header.
Windows Vista used to show column header in all file view modes (e.g. Icon view, details view, list view, etc) but for some unknown reason, Microsoft changed this functionality in Windows 7.
Windows 7 Explorer shows column header only in Details view. It doesn't show column header in any other file view mode.
Today we are going to share a small DLL file which can enable column header in all file view modes in Windows 7 Explorer.
You just need to download following ZIP file, extract it and run "Install.bat" file to install DLL file in your system. It'll enable column header. If you can't see the header, restart or log off your system.
The ZIP file also contains "Uninstall.bat" file to remove the DLL file from your system in case you want to uninstall it.
WinThunder: Get Quick Access to Weather, Favorite Shortcuts, Files, Folders, Apps in Windows 7 System Tray
"WinThunder" is an excellent piece of software which adds its icon in Windows 7 system tray and allows you to quickly access your favorite applications, shortcuts, files, folders, websites, etc.
Along with providing quick access to the above mentioned items, it also shows weather updates as shown in following screenshot:
Its a portable utility so you don't need to install it. Simply run the EXE file and enjoy it in system tray.
It also allows you to change its theme and many other settings.
You can download it using following link:
Default Programs Editor: Yet Another Free Alternative to Windows Default File Type Option
Default Programs Editor" is a context menu editor, an autoplay editor, and default programs association editor; essentially, the settings in the "Default Programs" Control Panel page. It's a replacement for the "File Types" dialog in Windows XP, and brings some key features of TweakUI to Windows Vista/7.
Get Windows 8 Like Date and Time Display on Windows 7 Login Screen
Now you can get similar feature in Windows 7 as well. A small utility which shows date and time on Windows 7 login screen as shown in following screenshot:
Download Windows 8 Metro Logon Clock Screensaver
You just need to download the RAR file, extract it using WinRAR or 7-zip and then copy MetroClockfolder and MetroClock.scr file to "%windir%\System32" (i.e. C:\Windows\System32) folder. After that run Metro.reg file which sets the MetroClock.scr screensaver as default for login screen.
Now as soon as the screensaver is activated at login screen, it shows Windows 8 look-like metro logon with clock showing current date and time:
PS: You can change the background image, time format (12-hour or 24-hour) and button sets by modifying the Settings.xml file present in MetroClock folder.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Gateway FX6850-51u
The good: Thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 2600 CPU, the Gateway FX6850-51u makes a strong system for upgrading or general home productivity.
The bad: Despite outward appearances, this desktop offers weak gaming performance and features underwhelming connectivity due to the absence of USB 3.0, among other missing outputs.
The bottom line: Underdelivering on the promise of its stylized exterior, the Gateway FX6850-51u is a subpar gaming PC, but its fast CPU and a $999 price tag may entice those looking for a strong, affordable computing foundation.
Plextor PX-608CU
The good: Bus-powered; the Plextor PX-608CU DVD burner comes with an AC adapter for laptops that can't provide enough power; bundled with backup software; slim format.
The bad: No support for Macs; slow rip/burn speeds considering where the burner market is currently; expensive.
The bottom line: The Plextor PX-608CU portable DVD burner is a great match for users who have a laptop without a built-in DVD burner; we just don't know who that might be.
Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II (6TB)
The good: The My Book Studio Edition II offers up to 6TB of storage, features RAID 0 and RAID 1, and supports USB 2.0, FireWire (400/800), and eSATA connections. The drive is fast and affordable.
The bad: The My Book Studio Edition II doesn't support USB 3.0 and internal hard drives made by other vendors. It runs hot, seems buggy at times, and doesn't come with an eSATA cable.
The bottom line: The My Book Studio Edition II makes a decent direct-attached storage solution for those who need to extend a computer's storage space or want a large backup drive. The drive's rather buggy firmware might turn many users away, however.
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