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Friday, February 3, 2012

Some Docks that i like to have on my Desktop


7 Taskbar Tweaker

Although the Windows 7 Taskbar is a sleek way to view and access your applications, it does not meet up all your requirements when it comes to customizing the toolbar on your own. So if you want more control over your buttons and thumbnail, try out Windows 7 Taskbar Tweaker. I came to know about this application recently and this tool has proved to be an effective tool for me, saving efforts and time (though even in seconds). 7 Taskbar Tweaker is an application that will offer you the liberty to
customize your Windows 7 taskbar.

It enables you to tweak the size of your Taskbar buttons as well as the size of the preview fun mails. Among other things, you can define how applications are grouped, customize left click actions, disable thumbnail previews, set a double-click action for empty space on the taskbar (e.g. Show desktop) and force the combining of grouped items. It also allows you to remove gaps between the taskbar items saving much space. This program also includes a Taskbar Inspector, a small tool that lets you manage all your current taskbar items.



7 Taskbar Tweaker is easy to install and use and is a very light program. Install it in seconds and just log off or restart your computer to set your changes and your whole set. Run the application and start customizing and see changes in your toolbar in seconds. However, due to it's behavior (since it plays with system files), some anti-virus programs will alert you of a potential threat! Just ignore it.

7 Taskbar Tweaker is divided into three sections.
Taskbar items: control taskbar items related stuff, like middle/right clicking, hovering, dropping etc.
Grouping and combining: disable grouping, allow to drag windows between groups, force/disable combining, etc.
Other taskbar options: mouse wheel options, double/middle clicking on the empty space of the taskbar, and misc.






Fences
"Fences" are shaded icon groupings on the desktop. The purpose of this tool is to help you clearly organize your desktop. Fences was created by Jeff Bargmann of Stardock Corporation.



Basic use
Drag desktop icons into the fenced areas to have them join that icon grouping.

Create new fences by drawing a square on your desktop using the right mouse button.
Fence areas can be moved and resized by grabbing their edge.

Label a fence by right clicking it and choosing "Rename Fence."
Remove a fence by right clicking it and choosing "Remove Fence".

Quick Tips
To help make your desktop not appear cluttered, DOUBLE CLICK THE DESKTOP to have all of the desktop icons QUICK-HIDE. Double click the desktop again to reveal the hidden icons.

Hold the WINDOWS KEY and press the letter "D" to get QUICK ACCESS TO THE DESKTOP.
Press that key combination a 2nd time to restore the windows you were working with.

Your fences will automatically scale when you switch screen resolutions, in order to preserve your icon layout. If you change resolutions often, make use of the setting in "More Tools" to have your fences' layout be stored individually pre-screen-resolution.


RocketDock

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.



Features:
Minimize windows to the dock
Real-time window previews in Vista
Running application indicators
Simple drag-n-drop interface
Multi-monitor support
Supports alpha-blended PNG and ICO icons
Icons zoom and transition smoothly
Auto-hide and Popup on mouse over
Positioning and layering options
Fully customizable
Completely Portable
ObjectDock Docklet support
Compatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y'z Dock skins
Runs great on slower computers
Unicode compliant
Supports many languages and can easily be translated
A friendly user base :)
And best of all... its FREE!!!

Nexus Dock
Nexus is a Mac-style dock bar that you can use in replacement of your Windows standard taskbar – or in combination with it.  Like many free desktop customizing utilities, Winstep Nexus Dock promises quick access to the tools, files, and programs you use most often. The Nexus Dock shows a colorful series of linked icons that opened in the default position, centered at the top of the desktop. Each icon performs or displays a specific task or function. Beginning with the Nexus control icon, our Dock contained icons for the Start Menu, Time and Date, Recycle Bin, CPU Meter, RAM Meter, Email Inbox, Firefox, and a Screen Capture Tool. The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.

Live Icon Reflections
Powerful Object-based Drag & Drop
Object based interface offers "drag & drop" capabilities that make it simple to manage your applications, files, printers, etc... Use Drag & Drop to move/copy/re-arrange objects from one location to another, to both inside and outside of docks.


Special Effects
Lots of optional special effects such as icons zooming, bouncing, glowing, rocking, swinging, squishing, spinning, exploding, etc



Virtual File System Support
Allows you to drag special Explorer objects, like Control Panel items and the My Computer icon, into docks.

Document Thumbnails
Documents, pictures and video files dragged to a dock show up as thumbnails for easy identification.

Reserve Screen Space
Makes sure maximized windows do not overlap docks attached to screen edges.

Respect Reserved Screen Space
Prevents docked docks from overlaping the Windows taskbar and other screen edge-attached toolbars.

Running Applications
Nexus is a complete taskbar replacement with the ability to display running applications on the dock - with Windows 7 "Superbar" abilities, including Aeropeek, even on Windows XP.



System Tray
Nexus can display the system tray on the dock in one of two modes.



Auto-Hide
Docks attached to screen edges can auto-hide onto the screen edge and pop up on demand.


Auto-Collapse
Floating docks can collapse into a single control tile and un-collapse on demand.

Full Multi-Monitor Support
Docks can be docked to any screen edge or left floating on any monitor.


In-Dock Modules/Docklets
Nexus features useful "Modules" (Widgets) such as a talking Digital/Analog Clock that synchronizes your time with time servers on the internet, a Recycler, a CPU Meter, an Email Checker, a Weather Module, Net and RAM Meters, a 'fortune cookie' reader and more forthcoming...!



Keyboard Accelerators
Docks can be brought to the foreground and dock items launched through user-specified hotkeys.


PNG, ICO and TIF File Support
Supports the use of PNG as well as TIF and ICO files for object images and bitmaps.

Complete Customization
Virtually every aspect of every dock is customizable: from icon size, to magnification size, to dock behavior.

Quality And Performance Tested
Nexus has undergone extensive testing by thousands of dedicated users. This testing continues as part of our ongoing efforts to provide top quality software to our customers.


ObjectDock



ObjectDock is a program that adds a skinnable dock to your Windows desktop. It is one of the most popular desktop enhancement programs available. It is a program that enables users to organize their shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated Dock.  By allowing users to have more control over how they organize their desktop, users can take control of their desktop icons and shortcuts to have them be available when where and how they need them.  ObjectDock can be used as a program launcher, or as a complete taskbar replacement. Its functionality can be enhanced with plugins to provide features such as weather forecasts or news.
ObjectDock is designed to add style, organization, and function to your Windows experience. Place your favorite web links, program shortcuts and information widgets on this fun, animated and easy-to-use dock. Additional docklets provide quick access to weather, time, and other useful information. The free version has only one dock (Plus version adds capability to have multiple docks, adds Tabbed docks, System Tray support and skin recoloring).




Here are some key features of "ObjectDock"
Icon reflections
Background blur-behind (Vista/Win7 only)
Brand new User Interface and revamped menus
Now displays all running programs in your dock, allowing for pinning & unpinning ("Show Applications" mode)
For new users, automatically imports your quicklaunch icons (XP/Vista) or pinned taskbar icons (Windows 7) into your dock
Mouseover effects (Zoom, Swing and Glow, plus one brand new effect "Bubble")
Ability to show minimized-windows-only in the dock
Ability to have the dock always on top, but autohide when there is a maximized window (on by default)
New weather module with greatly increased reliability and built-in location search
New true-stretch background drawing mode (among other tags) for improved skinnability
New high-quality artist-prepared bundled backgrounds
New icon-transparency setting, with new 'ghost mode'
Drastically improved background browser

SliderDock

SliderDock offers to help users organize and access several programs on the fly. SliderDock is an interesting tool which will automate the launching of yout most used applications and softwares. It will allow you to easily drag and drop icons to access them later on by double clicking on them. With its smooth menu and its simplicity, SliderDock ensures that anyone can save time and effort by using it.


The program's interface is easy to operate since it only requires the most basic of mouse functions. SliderDock appears as a little onscreen bubble that you drag your favorite program icons into. SliderDock simply creates a new shortcut for each program within the bubble, while the original icons stay in place. You simply double-click an icon in SliderDock, and the target program opens and functions just like it normally does. Once you've populated SliderDock with icons, you can scroll through all of your choices. It's easy (Just press the combination of CTRL and arrow key OR rotate your mouse wheel ) to move forward and backward within SliderDock. The program also helps save time with customizable hot keys. You can assign any of SliderDock's functions to a hotkey, which is a great advantage for operating in a hurry. SliderDock is sure to save time for anyone who must frequently shift from a program screen to the desktop to open more programs. SliderDock makes every effort to maximize your computer efficiency by saving you time and effort on the things you do most. Once an application is launched, SliderDock hides itself in the background so as to take up less space on the desktop. SliderDock was created with space in mind, and attempts to use the least amount of RAM it can when it's not currently on-screen.



SliderDock is a free program. Its simple operation and timesaving functions earn our high recommendation.

Here are some key features of "SliderDock"
Simple drag and drop function to add an icon
Quickly launch an application
Use the mouse wheel to let the icons come to you
Multiple rings to allow you to group the icons any way you wish
Smooth animations during icons rotation
Support drag and drop of virtual folder such as "my computer" and "recycle bin"
Highlight effect around selected icon
Customizable icons(compatible with objectdock and rocketdock icons)
Hide/Unhide application with the use of a shortcut key
Possibility to control the dock with keyboard shortcuts.
Different set of icons and configuration for each user.
Reordering icons through simple drag and drop feature.
Fully Customizable.
Shader Effects when the mouse enter an icon.
Low memory footprint when hidden
Advance portable mode included.
Easy to use.


1 comment:

  1. thanks for sharing info...
    i used to have rocketdock
    and these days i am using fences

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