desktop tools

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11's Snipping Tool by introducing a built-in GIF creation feature, allowing users to capture and share animated content directly from their desktops without relying on third-party applications. This new functionality is currently available to users in the Dev and...

When it comes to productivity on Windows desktops, the recurring issue for many users is a cluttered workspace and the constant hunt for files, shortcuts, and folders. Stardock’s Fences has long positioned itself as a solution to this age-old frustration, and with the release of Fences 6, the...

The world of Windows 11 widgets extends far beyond the default news blurbs and weather updates most users see when they first set up their system. As Microsoft strives for deeper integration, customization, and productivity, advanced tools have emerged—many of which remain underutilized by even...

As Windows 11 continues to evolve, not everyone is a fan of its sleek but somewhat restrictive interface. For those eager to jazz up their desktop experience, a new mod, the Seelen UI, allows users to unleash their creativity and reimagine what Microsoft's latest operating system can look like...

Windows enthusiasts have long bemoaned the rigid, sometimes uninspiring design of the Windows 11 Start menu. With Microsoft’s own tweaks and updates—like the recent Spotlight enhancements covered in our https://windowsforum.com/threads/353846—many users are increasingly exploring third-party...

Alright, Windows 11 warriors, let’s face it: out of the box, Windows desktops are... uninspiring. Sure, there’s the soothing new UI, a slightly curvier taskbar, and some improved consistency in design, but after a few weeks, your shiny new setup starts to feel a bit—how do I put this—mundane...

If you’ve been using Windows 11 for a while, you probably love (or at least tolerate) Microsoft’s sleek, modern design—but let’s be honest: there’s always room for improvement. Thankfully, the beauty of the Windows operating system has always been its unbeatable adaptability. With the right...

Assume a remote user (needing help) is logged in at a remote computer. Now I am connecting from local computer to the remote computer by using the built-in RemoteDesktop Tool and using his login account (password known). At the moment when I login the session on the remote computer is...

It's funny how it is the small things that you miss most when returning to an older OS. Apparently, it's not possible to install the Snipping Tool from MS on XP, so I have been Googling some for an alternative. However on everything that I have found so far, those alternative apps fall short...

Made for Windows 8, in VB.NET, Metro Menu is designed to function in a non-invasive means. While it does mean you do have to do a small amount to get it to work, you can easily play around with it without fear of playing around with Windows. Link Removed It's quite simple. You download the...

Well i have been searching about & tried different things such as dexpot n desktops.exe from ms but they dont do what i need. Basically im looking for something that will run when windows runs & i can set the number of desktops i want but each desktop i can have different icons, shortcuts &...

Most everyone who's had some experience with free open source software has learned about the OpenOffice.org suite of productivity programs: a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and drawing tool that provide a good deal of the functionality of their commercial counterparts. For...

I have tested/used every program on this list If you want them all on DVD let me know. I could use a little support. Here are my MOST favorite programs: (I have discussed some of these in my other blogs) (Note, Panda Active Scan would go here but it runs online and does not need...