Windows only: Vista Start Menu replaces the traditional Start menu on your desktop and present you a much easier and faster way to locate your files and applications. If you are always looking for ways to get things done faster, then this application might just be the one for you.
Popularity: 2% [?]
[Windows only] If you constantly find your desktop cluttered with application windows, then a virtual desktop manager might be what you need to get yourselves organized.
Virtual desktops are useful in that they provide you with extra desk space to place your applications windows. You can easily move your windows from one workspace to another and sort them according to their functionality.
Mac and Linux users will be familiar with virtual desktops as they are very common in the two OSes. In Windows, virtual desktop are not available in the default installation. Windows users who are looking to add virtual desktops capability to your system can consider the following recommendations:
Popularity: 14% [?]
360Desktop released their first public beta a week back. It is a Windows-only software that extends your desktop to a360 degree panorama view. In other words, it allows you to have a lot more desktop space to place all your files, shortcut icons, widgets etc. If you are one of those who always run out of desktop space, or who are always lost in the sea of shortcut icons, give this software a try.
Popularity: 16% [?]
iPhone/iPod Touch users will know that while it is easy to sync music from iTunes to your iPod, it certainly does not work the other way round. It may be a great security feature by Apple, but it has definitely caused lot of inconvenience to its users. Luckily, there are lots of easy way to get this done.
Popularity: 25% [?]
I am not a lover of Microsoft (especially Windows), but if there is any application from MS that I love, it has to be Windows Live Writer.
Other than its user-friendliness and great integration with the various blog platforms, the thing that attracts me most is its ability to extend its functions with plugins (that seems to be the trend nowadays). With plenty of useful plugins available at the Windows Live Gallery, I have no doubt that this is the most powerful blog editor around. The ten plugins below are my favorite and in my opinion, a ‘must-have‘ for all WLW lovers.
Popularity: 31% [?]
If you have bought your PC from an OEM vendor, most likely you will see their logo and support information when you open the System Properties (Control Panel -> System). OEM vendors often use this trick to advertise their services, create brand awareness, and also give your PC an air of professionalism. Now, with a few simple steps, you can easily replace the logo with your own and trick others into believing that you are the own vendor of your PC.
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Popularity: 8% [?]
Have you ever wondered why you need to press Start to shut down the Windows? Until now, I still can’t find any logic to this. In Vista, this is even worst - the power button does not turn off your Windows, it put it into sleep mode.
Anyway, throwing logic aside, shutting down Windows has always been a lengthy process. You need to press Start -> Shut down, then choose Shut Down from the popup window. In Vista, you have to navigate to the small arrow at the bottom right of the Start menu and select Shut Down.
Popularity: 5% [?]
It’s a fact that Linux users don’t like Windows. The pictures say it all…
Windows: We suck more! and that’s guaranteed
Popularity: 16% [?]
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