Directory of Utilities Resources

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This category is for Desktop Utilities i.e. software programs that help you to manage or create the different Enhancements on your desktop.

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Subcategories

• Clocks
• Desktop Themes
• Fonts Management
• Icons
• Mac OS
• Screen Savers
• Startup and Shutdown
• Virtual Managers
• Wallpaper

Resources in This Category

• A Ruler for Windows

  http://www.arulerforwindows.com/
  A freeware on-screen ruler for measuring work; offers wood grain and clear plastic see-through backgrounds. Supports window magnification.

• Agent Undercover

  http://www.cresotech.com/undercover/index.htm
  Shareware that allows the action to cut a hole of any shape and depth in windows opened on the desktop. All the task windows with holes applied remain fully operational.

• Blueberry 3D-desktop

  http://blueberry.sourceforge.net/
  This project combines OpenGL, Win32 API and Delphi programming and is intended for learners. The desktop is a 3D interface replacing the flat Windows desktop.

• CubeDesktop

  http://www.cubedesktop.com/
  This 3D desktop and task switcher allows the creation of six virtual desktops. The user works with them using a 3D interface. Trial version available.

• DeskSave

  http://www.desksave.de/
  A free tool to save and restore the desktop icon layout.

• Desktop3D

  http://www.yokersoftware.com/desk3d/
  Replaces the standard Windows desktop with animated pictures.

• Drive Software Company

  http://www.drive-software.com/
  Offers clocks and keyboard software as well as a desktop Christmas tree and personal budget software. PAD files are accepted from developers.

• G.D.G. Software: AniTuner

  http://www.gdgsoft.com/anituner/
  Free software to create, edit and convert Windows animated cursors (.ani).

• HoverDesk

  http://www.hoverdesk.net/
  A shareware desktop replacement, that lets the user customize the interface. Trial version available.

• Kludgets

  http://kludgets.com/
  An open source widget engine that can run dashboard widgets on Windows.

• Lighttek Software

  http://www.lighttek.com/
  Products include Talisman, a program that replaces the standard Windows through the creation of a new interface, and IconTOY, designed to extract icons from any file and save them.

• Magellass: Desktop Cycler

  http://www.magellass.com/prod-dc.html
  Manage and randomize screen savers, desktop themes, start menu icons, Internet Explorer and tool bar skins.

• Magnifying Glass Pro

  http://www.workerscollection.com/wcollect/english/html/mg_pro.html
  A flexible zoom-utility to enlarge text and graphics as they are displayed on the computer monitor or attached television screen, or projected onto a larger media during a presentation.

• Meliora: Desktop Xtra

  http://www.meliorasoft.com/xtras/desktop/
  Control desktop elements with Macromedia Director or Macromedia Authorware. Customize wallpaper, screen saver, system desktop icons, system colors, system cursors, and custom shortcuts. Demo version available.

• My System Tray Icon

  http://www.rtmenu.com/
  A utility that defines hot keys. All the features, such as power monitor off, restart computer, log off, and shutdown can be accessed with the system tray icon.

• Nix Software: Transparentis

  http://www.nixsoftware.com/products/transparentis/
  Software that makes the captions of Windows desktop icons transparent, by patching the operating system, and forcing it to make the desktop transparent.

• PowerResizer Project

  http://sourceforge.net/projects/powerresizer
  A desktop software utility that gives the ability to resize, move and dock windows in the Windows desktop.

• Tropical Wares

  http://www.tropicalwares.com/
  WallMaster Pro and WallMaster, are wallpaper management and changer utilities. FX Saver enables the user to set photos as a screen saver.

• Vision Suit Software: Magic Lens Max

  http://www.visionsuit.com/
  Blend and texturize the computer display to eliminate screen glare, and zoom, rotate, and capture any portion. Trial version available.

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