DeskBar
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DeskBar Editor's Review
Finding and launching a program isn’t really difficult in Windows. Most users use built-in Windows Explorer, Quick Launch menu and Start Menu and Desktop. The option of quickly launching an application from Desktop icons is not useful and quick enough, if your desktop is cluttered with icons. Furthermore, Quick Launch bar and Start Menu can hold only a few items. To make launching task easier, Barefoot Productions has introduced a tiny app that holds shortcut to programs to facilitate quick launching.
Installation is quite similar to other programs, but it is quite lengthy, that is it involves more number of steps than it ideally should. In spite of installation being lengthy, it didn’t take more than a minute to get installed. It is available for all versions of Windows operating system, which adds to its advantages.
There isn’t much to talk about the interface as there is not much user involvement required in this software. You just have to add shortcuts to the bar and you are good to move on. The user interface provided is pretty old-fashioned and unimpressive. Moreover sound effects and its animation is not pleasing eyes and ears. One thing definitely goes in favor of this program is that no rocket science is required to operate it. However, it is quite easy to operate and it does the designated task effectively. It is basically like Objectdock or Rocketdock, but performs only worse. You are only allowed to place it either top or bottom of the screen which is really annoying. Overall, it definitely helps in removing clutter and launching programs quickly.
Positive Points:
- Easy and straightforward to use.
- No silly configuration required.
Negative Points:
- Unimpressive and old-fashioned interface.
- Not many placement positions available.
- Poor Audio/Visual effects.
Conclusion:
Deskbar is a nifty little app that definitely makes the job easier for the user. This easiness, however, comes after paying a hefty price which is disappointing. This application didn’t meet industry standards in our tests. There are better alternatives available to it. Users can try Rainmeter, Rocketdock or Objectdock as they are free and provide more options at users’ disposal. It is only recommended for people who like to spend extra cash for software not worthy of it. Rating: 2/5
DeskBar Publisher's Description
DeskBar provides a visual and quick interface to access functionality that is commonly used in Windows. Shutdown, restart, logoff, changing video resolution and colors, changing the default printer, adding a printer, accessing Internet options, launching a web browser, launching the CD player and more!
Display Settings: See all available video modes and select from a popup menu to change.
Control Panel: Access your control panel with a single click.
Volume Control: Select your main volume setting and mute with one click.
Set Default Printer: Allows the default printer to be changed. If you need to add a new printer, it can be done from DeskBar.
Screen Saver: Starts the default screen saver.
Power Indicator: Shows whether your notebook is running on AC power or battery.
Shutdown: One-click shutdown operation.
Internet Options: Set the default Internet options, connection, proxy servers and more.
Windows Explorer: Start a new Explorer window with a single click.
File Find: Quick access to find a file on your computer.
Calculator: Opens the Windows calculator.
NotePad: Starts a new NotePad window.
Empty Recycle Bin: Empties the recycle bin with one click.
Lock Desktop: Locks the Windows desktop until you enter your password.
Run Application: Runs any application or opens a file without using the Start Menu.
System Tools: Access common system tools, disk defragmenter, scan disk, character map, registry editor and more!
Disk Drives: Shows all the available disk drives in a popup menu. Clicking one of the menu options opens a window to the disk drive.
Start Web Browser: Opens a new default web browser.
CD Player: Starts the default CD player.
Quick Folders: Popup a menu of all your Quick Folders you have set. This provides access to commonly used folders without having to find them.
Free download from Shareware Connection - DeskBar provides a visual and quick interface to access functionality that is commonly used in Windows. Shutdown, restart, logoff, changing video resolution and colors, changing or adding a default printer and more!
Version: 1.5 | Size: 703 KB | Platform: Win2000, WinOther
Released Date: 10-03-2003 | Rating: 0 | Title: DeskBar
Author Url: http://www.barefootinc.com
Program Info Url: http://www.barefootinc.com/deskbar.htm
Download Url: http://www.barefootinc.com/files/deskbar.exe
Screenshot Url: http://www.barefootinc.com/i/screens/deskbar.jpg
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