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Personalization (434 programs)

  1. PROS: Extremely customizable. Features lots of useful widgets.
    CONS: On-screen watermark.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Seamlessly integrates with macOS. Versatile control. Customizable app slots. Adjustable cursor travel distance.
    CONS: Can’t set a trigger for a shortcut. Can’t keep shortcuts on screen.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Fast and lightweight. Intuitive and unified interface. Various export formats available.
    CONS: Not all font styles are recognized and displayed properly.
  5. PROS: Features 466 high quality emoji icons. Quickly access emojis from the menu bar. Supports keyboard shortcuts. Clean, simple UI.
    CONS: No longer maintained; last updated February 2012. Paid app with free emoji alternatives. Not compatible with many native apps. No way to resize menu bar window.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports multiple monitors. Access photos from different websites. Supports different wallpaper templates. Allows wallpaper search by category.
    CONS: Does not include new desktop themes. Does not automatically filter inappropriate photos in search results. No slideshow feature.
  7. PROS: Fun. Works on a multi-monitor setup. Length can be altered. Eight cool mouse trails.
    CONS: Trail effects are a bit too flashy. Getting used to the app could take some doing initially. Doesn’t let you adjust controls. App cannot be turned off on the fly.
  8. PROS: Using the app requires no advanced computer knowledge. Quick and easy installation process. Application offers some customization options. Can be used on computers with limited resources.
    CONS: Application has limited use and lacks advanced functionality. Importing images for use as screensavers is a complicated process. Application can cause your system to slow down a bit. The app can, at times, crash unexpectedly.
  9. PROS: Automatically provides a new wallpaper daily. Refinement options filter which photos are selected. Control how pictures are stored. Can browse all past wallpapers in an editor.
    CONS: Paid alternative to a free tool. Downloading wallpapers from other countries uses local language without translation. Plenty free alternatives. Past wallpaper storage uses additional storage space.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Set your wallpaper to load a website. Ciew the desktop while it's locked with transparent screensaver. Monitor your computer stats directly on desktop. Add the time to your desktop.
    CONS: Most features only useful with empty desktop. Some settings reported require redoing every reboot. Transparent lock screen can be security risk. Some features far less useful than others.
  11. PROS: Trippy, in a good way. Four fun effects. Easy navigation controls. Kaleidoscope overlay.
    CONS: Interface needs some work. Scene quality could be better. No option to save things. Updates need to come in quicker.
  12. PROS: Map changes in real-time as the sun travels and illuminates the sky. Manually control the seasons if you wish. Experience the serene beauty of Earth from space without having to make the trip yourself!. Save screenshots of any view or centre the map on your location.
    CONS: Lacks the ability to focus on specific cities. Could provide more detailed information for context. Earth is only option; other planets would be nice. Manual control of seasons takes away some realism.
  13. PROS: Numerous personalization options are offered. Possible to control transitions and tempo. Automatic presets are offered. The program will remain active in the background.
    CONS: A very obtuse desktop interface. May not work with some movie formats. Some icons are not entirely clear. Accessing advanced controls will require a purchase.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Dims your display more than your operating system allows. Change the color of your screen. Allows you to control the brightness of multiple screens. It is a very energy-efficient app.
    CONS: The menu itself doesn't dim. Dimming slider is the reverse of typical screen-brightness convention. Will not dim while in black and white mode. Creates washed-out looking blacks with less contrast against whites.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Innovative design. Fun to play. Good help function. Genuine augmented reality experience.
    CONS: Requires over 132 MB. Not great if you don't like bugs. Hard to control with a keyboard. Distorted gravity feature is strange.
  16. PROS: Intuitive and simple interface. Works well with most word processors. Hundreds of new special characters. Various input methods.
    CONS: Limited OS support. Difficult to find correct character. Lacks the ability to save favorite characters. Some shortcut entries do not work.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Twelve different retro fonts. Generate text art from images. Fullscreen mode. Auto-save functionality.
    CONS: No options for formatting text. No support for code syntax. Does not have hardware "profiles" of real word processors. No editing functionality.
  18. PROS: Great graphics. Looks like a genuine galaxy. Some vibrant color schemes. Runs reliably.
    CONS: Requires far too much memory for a simple wallpaper app. Takes up lots of system resources when running. Adds some annoying text. No in-depth calibration controls.
  19. PROS: One of the most impressive collections of images. New wallpapers are added on a daily basis. It is possible to customize and add categories. Wallpapers can be added with a single click.
    CONS: Images cannot be sorted by resolution. The program may time out on occasion. Users are constantly asked to leave feedback. the app can be slow to respond at times.

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