Personalization (2011 programs)

Pros: Fully packed with useful features. Personalize the tool’s performance to your preference. A free and open-source program.

Cons: White screens. Crashes.

Pros: Can make taskbars transparent. Can customize various states. Color picker. Affects Aero and Cortana.

Cons: Only for Windows 10. Crashes for some features frequently. Often needs to be restarted. Gets flagged as a malicious program.

Pros: Makes moving files easier. Can be used to create backups. Cross-platform support.

Cons: Limited compatibility.

Pros: Clean, minimalist flip-clock design. Highly visible even from a distance. Easy to install and configure. Lightweight and reliable performance.

Cons: Limited customization options. Occasional compatibility quirks on newer systems.

Pros: Free. Good collection of wallpapers. High-resolution wallpapers.

Cons: Some designs need improvement.

Pros: Portable. No installation. Easy to use. Can play any kind of audio.

Cons: Only accepts WAV. Needs admin rights for changes. No other features.

Pros: Highly customizable. Useful widgets and modules. Featured packed free version.

Cons: Slight learning curve.

Pros: High-resolution artwork. Broad device compatibility.

Cons: Lack of animated or live wallpapers.

Pros: Brightness range from 20% to 100%. Straightforward interface. Available in the System Tray.

Cons: Lacks customization features.

Pros: Lets you personalize your desktop with virtual characters. Makes work and study sessions more engaging. Continues to evolve with future updates.

Cons: Some content requires extra purchases.

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: 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: Can run Android apps and games on PC. Utilizes PC interface and keyboard shortcuts. A dedicated gaming feature. Three different versions.

Cons: Low-end PCs still sometimes can’t operate this. Not all PC software can run on this OS. Lags and causes screen to freeze.

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

Cons: None so far.

Pros: Easy to use. Granular control over parameters. Dynamic Mode. Split Mode for Windows 10 users.

Cons: Dynamic Mode still needs more work.