Personalization (2009 programs)
Pros: Easy to use. Granular control over parameters. Dynamic Mode. Split Mode for Windows 10 users.
Cons: Dynamic Mode still needs more work.
Pros: Fast access to apps, files, directories. Simple, lightweight launcher utility. Helpful for productivity.
Cons: Lacks advanced customization. No visual themes or animation features.
Pros: Supports multiple formats. Playlist management. Easy drag-and-drop setup. Customizable playback settings.
Cons: No music playback integration. Limited customization options.
Pros: Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Provides low-latency, wired connection for smooth display. Supports mirrored and extended desktop modes. Adjustable resolution and image scaling.
Cons: Limited to secondary display and mirroring functions. Requires companion app installation on both devices.
Pros: Adjustable speed and click location options. Custom hotkeys for quick access. Lightweight and easy to set up.
Cons: Raises fair play concerns in multiplayer gaming. Some claims of safety and performance may be overstated.
Pros: Thousands of free artist-made character skins. Open-source software with active community support. Fun and interactive animations for windows. Highly customizable behavior and multiplication settings.
Cons: Requires Java installation to run properly.
Pros: Tons of icon packs offered. Easy-to-use. Makes folder easy to identify. Highly-customizable.
Cons: Not totally portable.
Pros: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface High-quality voice conversion and clear output. High-quality voice conversion and clear output. Offers a unique permanent purchase option. Adds instant fun and humor to digital chats.
Cons: Most creative effects are behind a paywall.
Pros: Easy to use. Multiple customizable widgets choices. Light and dark theme options.
Cons: No widgets for system metrics.
Pros: Lightweight and modular design. Easy installation and configuration. Integrates with Rainmeter skins. Open-source with active community support.
Cons: Limited module selection compared to Rainmeter. Requires manual setup for advanced customization. Occasional compatibility issues with Windows updates.
Pros: Free to download and use. Offers various configuration options. Provides several animations. Has a user-friendly design.
Cons: Doesn’t start automatically.
Pros: Free and lightweight design. Customizable click intervals and buttons. Simple hotkey control system. Runs efficiently in the background.
Cons: Lacks macro recording or scripting features. May trigger false antivirus alerts.
Pros: A widget customization engine for desktops. Download 1600+ widgets from the software’s gallery. Smooth animation when using widgets. Quickly access multiple widgets.
Cons: Some computers already have built-in widgets. May conflict with other running software. Having too many widgets is cumbersome.
Pros: Advanced creation tools. Photorealistic rendering. Integrated with BrickLink Catalog.
Cons: Overwhelming interface.
Pros: Official wallpaper app for Bing. Daily refresh of wallpapers. Simple and easy to use.
Cons: Cannot set a custom resolution. Cannot download and save wallpapers.
Pros: Adjusts monitor display settings. Highly customizable. Create multiple profiles. Able to assign hotkeys.
Cons: Needs high computer system requirement.
Pros: Cool-looking and smooth. Changes Explorer windows. Should be quite familiar.
Cons: Some alignment issues.