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Customize your taskbar with this application that allows users to add animations, icons and boost performance

Customize your taskbar with this application that allows users to add animations, icons and boost performance

Vote: (227 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Stardock

Version: 9.5.1.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(227 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Stardock

9.5.1.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • The primary beneficial element of ObjectDock is its ability to provide Mac-like shortcuts on a Windows interface. In fact, it can be utilized to replace the Windows toolbar if a user so desires.
  • Another benefit of ObjectDock is that it is easy to download and light on resources. The download process is very quick.
  • On a related note, ObjectDock is highly customizable, which represents another key positive aspect of the application. A very simple-to-utilize menu allows a user to determine what specific items he or she wants to dock. In addition, a person is able to determine the precise position of any docked item. Moreover, a user is able to adjust the color, style and size of any icon associated with a docked item. Finally, a user can readily determine whether an item is to remain on top or placed into an auto-hide mode.
  • ObjectDock comes complete with what the developer calls "docklets." Docklets are widgets that permit a user to access such things as the time, the weather and so forth.
  • The free version of ObjectDock provides a Windows user with a relatively full spectrum of tools and resources. A person can pay a bit of money to obtain what is called a "Plus" upgrade. Through this upgrade, a user obtains a multiple docking option as well as tabs in Windows 7 and 8.

Cons

  • The most significant drawback to ObjectDock is the fact that it is not compatible with older versions of Windows. In fact, the free version of ObjectDock works only on Windows 7 and Windows 8. In addition, the free download is for a trial period of 30 days. At the expiration of this time period, a user is required to purchase the Plus upgrade or lose access to the docking system.

An application from Stardock, ObjectDock is designed to add a Mac-inspired dock to a desktop for a Windows personal computer, notebook or tablet. The application is designed for people who favor an Apple interface but are bound to a unit that utilizes Windows.

Pros

  • The primary beneficial element of ObjectDock is its ability to provide Mac-like shortcuts on a Windows interface. In fact, it can be utilized to replace the Windows toolbar if a user so desires.
  • Another benefit of ObjectDock is that it is easy to download and light on resources. The download process is very quick.
  • On a related note, ObjectDock is highly customizable, which represents another key positive aspect of the application. A very simple-to-utilize menu allows a user to determine what specific items he or she wants to dock. In addition, a person is able to determine the precise position of any docked item. Moreover, a user is able to adjust the color, style and size of any icon associated with a docked item. Finally, a user can readily determine whether an item is to remain on top or placed into an auto-hide mode.
  • ObjectDock comes complete with what the developer calls "docklets." Docklets are widgets that permit a user to access such things as the time, the weather and so forth.
  • The free version of ObjectDock provides a Windows user with a relatively full spectrum of tools and resources. A person can pay a bit of money to obtain what is called a "Plus" upgrade. Through this upgrade, a user obtains a multiple docking option as well as tabs in Windows 7 and 8.

Cons

  • The most significant drawback to ObjectDock is the fact that it is not compatible with older versions of Windows. In fact, the free version of ObjectDock works only on Windows 7 and Windows 8. In addition, the free download is for a trial period of 30 days. At the expiration of this time period, a user is required to purchase the Plus upgrade or lose access to the docking system.