What does Bing have that Google doesn’t? Background wallpapers for one thing. Those that dig Bing wallpapers can now automatically add them to the Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 desktops. Read on to learn more.
Apple added the Launchpad to the Mac OS X Lion to provide an alternative way to launch software apps. It includes a series of labeled icons for the applications in the Launchpad. Its design is similar to the iOS 7 springboard, and...
With virtual desktop options you can have multiple desktops on your Windows desktop or laptop, allowing you to be more productive. Virtual desktops is an option included with Linux, but Windows does not have anything comparable. T...
Window’s Shut Down option is one that you can add shortcuts for. You can add a desktop shortcut for the Shut Down option. From that a keyboard shortcut can also be set up with which you can turn off Windows. This how you can...
Exposé is a Mac OS X option which tiles all open windows across the desktop. It tiles expanded thumbnail previews of the windows on the desktop. Windows doesn’t really have a comparable option, but you can still add Exposé t...
All shortcuts have icons on Windows. You can add alternative desktop icons from websites or set up your own original icon set with image editing software. In this article, we will show you how you can create your own custom shortc...
The Mac OS X dock is something that Windows doesn’t have. It’s similar to the Windows taskbar, but the dock is more of a 3D alternative. However, there are a few software packages that add Mac OS X clones to Windows. T...
Whilst you can book mark sites with browsers, the websites can also be opened from the desktop. There are a few options for adding websites shortcuts to the Windows desktop. In this guide we will show you how to do that; we tested...
The Windows desktop remains largely flat and two-dimensional. Even though 3D graphic hardware is enhanced in leaps and bounds, Microsoft haven’t added a great deal more than Flip 3D to Windows Vista, 7 or 8. However, there a...
Windows desktops need not have static desktop wallpapers. With suitable software you can transform your desktop into a fish tank with a coral reef full of 3D moving fish and bubbles. Sim Aquarium III is one such software package t...
