Personalization (2013 programs)

Pros: Wide range of animated wallpapers across multiple themes. Supports multiple monitors and various DPI setups. Pauses when obscured to save system resources. Optional Pro version adds personal video and live image support.

Cons: Occasional crashes or stability issues reported by users. Custom video features limited to the paid version.

Pros: User-friendly interface. Keep track of network connection, CPU and RAM usage. Free and unobtrusive. Highly-customizable.

Cons: Some skins are unusable.

Pros: Very easy to install. Colourful and detailed graphics. Comes with icons. Cool sound effects.

Cons: Can effect the speed of machines. Not many images to choose from. Requires a Zip compatible compressor. Comes with unwanted extras.

Pros: Choose and customize your characters. Characters interact with each other.

Cons: Taxing on system resources. Steep learning curve.

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: Pick almost any color for your folders. Restore original color easily.

Cons: None so far.

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: Has over 50 HD images. Integrates well with Windows. Easy installation.

Cons: Color scheme isn’t pleasing. Choosing the theme plays Mortal Kombat song.

Pros: Free to download and use. Offers various configuration options. Provides several animations. Has a user-friendly design.

Cons: Doesn’t start automatically.

Pros: Easy to set up. Plenty of customization options.

Cons: Minor visual glitches. Random app shutdowns.

Pros: High-quality, fluid animations. Regular updates introducing new themes and animations. Diverse customization options.

Cons: Performance issues on older hardware with potential drops in frame rate.

Pros: Supports multiple formats. Playlist management. Easy drag-and-drop setup. Customizable playback settings.

Cons: No music playback integration. Limited customization options.

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: Lightweight and easy to use. Simple customization options. Does not require advanced technical knowledge.

Cons: Limited advanced styling features. Fewer visual effects than alternatives. Not suited for users needing deep customization.

Pros: Supports various apps. Customization options. Dedicated Facebook widgets. Easy-to-access App Store sidebar.

Cons: Occasional lags. Privacy issues.