Tag Results For: System Tray

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FlashTray Pro: Launch Applications, Folders, URLs & More via System Tray Or Hotkeys

Shortcut managers, application launchers and context menu editors all have one thing in common: they all simplify and enhance your Windows experience. In earlier posts, we have covered a lot of applications that allow you to easily access different programs and menus through hotkeys, right click context menus, or the system tray. Today, we have another application launcher [...] (more…)

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NPowerTray: System Tray Shortcut For Windows 8 Power Options

Since the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 got released, there have been a lot of complaints from users related to different menu’s and options missing or moved to new locations. For instance, the Shutdown options, which were accessible from the Start Orb in Windows 7, now require you to first open the Settings menu of [...] (more…)

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Desktop Slider: Create Multiple Workspaces & Slide Windows Across The Screen

Although Windows 7 has Aero Snap feature to quickly adjust two opened application windows on the screen, it doesn’t automatically move them when you drag an application window. This compels users to use third-party application windows adjustment utilities such as Asus Multiframe Utility, Windy,  WinSplit Revolution etc., to quickly arrange opened windows on screen. Desktop [...] (more…)

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Instant Eyedropper Is A System Tray Based Tool To View Color Codes

Yesterday, we covered Plastiliq PixelPicker, an application that allows you to view color codes in 10 different formats, such as RGB, ARM, HTML, CMYK, HEX etc. It can detect the color of items on your desktop and lets you view its view in a lot of formats, which can be quiet useful during web designing [...] (more…)

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UltraHide: Instantly Hide Active Windows To System Tray Using Hotkey

Do you have an annoying boss that keeps spying on you, or is always looking for a chance to catch you off guard. The last thing you need is to appear lazy or irresponsible at work, even when you are taking a break to relaxing your mind by perhaps playing a game, browsing through Facebook [...] (more…)

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Plastiliq PixelPicker: View Color Codes Of Desktop Items In 10 Formats

Picking the right color for the right job can do wonders for your presentation. Using the right or wrong colors – say, for your website – can make or break the mood of the visitor to keep browsing through your page or switch to another one. Some days ago, we covered ColorToy, an application that [...] (more…)

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Ursa Spell Checker Monitors & Corrects Spelling Mistakes In Skype

Skype is one of the most widely used applications for text, audio and video commination worldwide. Other than the communication services, it offers a bunch of features, including voicemail, group video calling and screen sharing. However, Skype still doesn’t have any native spell checker to help you locate and correct misspellings and typos. Today, we [...] (more…)

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Launcher: Manage Shortcuts For Applications, Files, Folders & URLs

Some days ago, we covered Quick Pop Menu, a portable shortcut manager that let you manage and access shortcuts for frequently used applications. Even though it is a great application, it only supported application shortcuts. If you want a portable shortcut manager that can handle application shortcuts as well as website links and shortcuts to [...] (more…)

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Volume 2 Updated, Adds OSD Notification Support For Volume Features

Volume 2 is an open source volume controller that aims to replace Windows default Volume Control utility. Since our review, the application has seen quite a lot of improvements and features such as better display OSD features, added battery status display and default device highlight feature. Apart from these major improvements, the latest version has OSD (On Screen Display) [...] (more…)

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Ethervane Echo Automatically Sorts Your Clipboard Entries Into Tabs

Previously, we have covered a lot of clipboard managers, such as ClipX, Ace Clipboard and Free Clipboard Manager, all with their unique functionalities like managing clipboard entries through hotkeys and saving clipboard items & screenshots. Ethervane Echo is a portable clipboard manager that keeps track of your clipboard history without interfering with the default Windows [...] (more…)

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Take Screenshots & Share Them Across The Network Using Kidsnapper

There are many famous screenshot taking tools like GreenShot and Shotty, which enable grabbing and editing screenshots. However, sometimes one requires capturing screenshots from not just the current system, but also from remote computers (e.g., servers) to check whether required processes are running or not. Moreover, it can also be necessary to share your screen [...] (more…)

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Manage Global & Application Wise Mouse Gestures With StrokesPlus

Previously, we covered StrokeIt, a feature rich mouse gesture application that lets you perform different functions such as open, close, minimize, maximize applications only using mouse gestures. It makes your work easier by allowing you to save time wasted in performing redundant operations such as opening and closing applications. StrokesPlus is another powerful and more [...] (more…)

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Add Notes & Reminders To Application Windows With Stick A Note

Sometimes, random thoughts cross our mind during the most absurd moments. For instance, while working on a project, you will suddenly remember that you had to make a phone call. Note-taking applications like Sticker and Stickies allow you place sticky notes anywhere on your desktop, but what if for some reason you cannot afford to minimize [...] (more…)

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HostsMan: Edit, Restore, Manage And Merge Multiple Windows Hosts File

Just like other OS platforms, Windows includes a hosts file that lets user map domains with their IP address to increase access speed, redirect domains to preferred locations (by specifying IP address), and completely block the domain access. In a network environment, a system administrator may enforce using a single hosts file that redirects, let’s [...] (more…)

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mDesktop Lets You Create & Manage Up To 10 Virtual WorkSpaces

If you are one of those people who are easily distracted if there are a lot of applications opened on their screen, virtual desktops are a great way to get your focus back. Virtual desktops allow you to create multiple workspaces, enabling you to keep your work organized. You can avoid all the clutter and distraction, [...] (more…)