Comments on: Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:05:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert Campbell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-416864 Robert Campbell Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:56:05 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-416864 I would like try use the Vista Start Menu Emulator, but I cannot read the language on the website so I don't know how to download it. Any help? A link to the download perhaps? I would like try use the Vista Start Menu Emulator, but I cannot read the language on the website so I don’t know how to download it. Any help? A link to the download perhaps?

]]> By: James http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-402210 James Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:10:03 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-402210 Here Here!! Here Here!!

]]> By: Stretch Your Windows Desktop for Maximum Space | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-343520 Stretch Your Windows Desktop for Maximum Space | MakeUseOf.com Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:33:10 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-343520 [...] you may be interested in: Top 7 Unknown Free Launcher Applications for Windows by Will Mueller Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu by Shankar Ganesh Docks - The 6 Best Friends of your Windows Taskbar by [...] [...] you may be interested in: Top 7 Unknown Free Launcher Applications for Windows by Will Mueller Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu by Shankar Ganesh Docks – The 6 Best Friends of your Windows Taskbar by [...]

]]> By: N. Beans http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-342397 N. Beans Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:52:56 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-342397 By: Jakob Schmid http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-320779 Jakob Schmid Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:08:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-320779 I have written a lightweight Start Menu replacement that I use myself. You can find it <a href="http://www.schmid.dk/software/schtart/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Note that it requires .NET Framework 3.5. I have written a lightweight Start Menu replacement that I use myself. You can find it here. Note that it requires .NET Framework 3.5.

]]> By: Be more productive with Launchy Keystroke Launcher | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-295212 Be more productive with Launchy Keystroke Launcher | MakeUseOf.com Fri, 23 May 2008 19:11:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-295212 [...] previously mentioned as a Windows start menu alternative, is a powerful keystroke based launcher for your Windows computer. Using Launchy, you can start [...] [...] previously mentioned as a Windows start menu alternative, is a powerful keystroke based launcher for your Windows computer. Using Launchy, you can start [...]

]]> By: February Round up: Traffic, Authors, Press and Sponsors | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-223099 February Round up: Traffic, Authors, Press and Sponsors | MakeUseOf.com Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:35:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-223099 [...] to Sync Files between PC and USB Thumb Drive The Best, Free Alternatives to Nero CD/DVD Burner Best Alternatives to the Windows Start Menu 30+ Online Resources to Expand your English Vocabulary Tweak Ubuntu the Easy [...] [...] to Sync Files between PC and USB Thumb Drive The Best, Free Alternatives to Nero CD/DVD Burner Best Alternatives to the Windows Start Menu 30+ Online Resources to Expand your English Vocabulary Tweak Ubuntu the Easy [...]

]]> By: Friday Link Fun - February 29th, 2008 | Tech Tips, Gadgets, Computers, Software http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-221662 Friday Link Fun - February 29th, 2008 | Tech Tips, Gadgets, Computers, Software Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:51:30 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-221662 [...] of the Windows start menu? Check out MakeUseOf’s list of four start menu replacements. My personal favorite is Launchy — ever since I installed it, I’ve barely had to use [...] [...] of the Windows start menu? Check out MakeUseOf’s list of four start menu replacements. My personal favorite is Launchy — ever since I installed it, I’ve barely had to use [...]

]]> By: Hunter http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-220277 Hunter Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:46:33 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-220277 What about <a href="http://sciactive.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=39" title="Open Menu+" rel="nofollow">. Free, open source, quick search, skinnable, intuitive interface, customizable. What more does it take to be on the list? What about . Free, open source, quick search, skinnable, intuitive interface, customizable. What more does it take to be on the list?

]]> By: » Del.icio.us: Anbefalte lenker for uke 8 - 2008 - Leif Dalands blogg - IT & Produktivitet http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-217967 » Del.icio.us: Anbefalte lenker for uke 8 - 2008 - Leif Dalands blogg - IT & Produktivitet Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:31:26 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-217967 [...] Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu | MakeUseOf.com - Synes du startmenyen i Windows XP er kjedelig eller lite effektiv. Her ramses opp flere alternativer XP-brukere har, enten det er til å pynte på grensenittet eller for å effektivisere navigeringen. [...] [...] Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu | MakeUseOf.com – Synes du startmenyen i Windows XP er kjedelig eller lite effektiv. Her ramses opp flere alternativer XP-brukere har, enten det er til å pynte på grensenittet eller for å effektivisere navigeringen. [...]

]]> By: Chad http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-217514 Chad Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:50:15 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-217514 I use RocketDock, nice little utility I use RocketDock, nice little utility

]]> By: nadir http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-217424 nadir Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:00:10 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-217424 JetStart is the best for usability. when you have a lot of installed proggies, WIN+S allows you to jump to the right icon by typing the beginning of its name. Unbeatable. JetStart is the best for usability.
when you have a lot of installed proggies, WIN+S allows you to jump to the right icon by typing the beginning of its name. Unbeatable.

]]> By: hikkiko http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-217399 hikkiko Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:13:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-217399 Launchy also sucks a lot of resources while running in the background. It's bad for laptop users like me. Launchy also sucks a lot of resources while running in the background.
It’s bad for laptop users like me.

]]> By: Mejora el menú inicio con Vista Start Menu | Win-Vista.es http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-216947 Mejora el menú inicio con Vista Start Menu | Win-Vista.es Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:19:43 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-216947 [...] Vía | Make use Of [...] [...] Vía | Make use Of [...]

]]> By: Le migliori alternative gratuite al menu start di Windows - Geekissimo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-216719 Le migliori alternative gratuite al menu start di Windows - Geekissimo Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:44 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-216719 [...] Fonte: MakeUseOf [...] [...] Fonte: MakeUseOf [...]

]]> By: Techdudes.blogspot http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-216335 Techdudes.blogspot Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:52:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-216335 Executor, ya its very good and less resource taking. i am using Executor at present. its site: http://executor.dk/ thank for this. Executor, ya its very good and less resource taking.
i am using Executor at present.
its site: http://executor.dk/

thank for this.

]]> By: ItSuportNotes http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215979 ItSuportNotes Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:47:21 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215979 A while back I tried to change the look of my Windows Desktop but the software I used kinda make my systems (AMD 2.0 ghz) slower. I recently installed ubuntu linux and was very pleased in part because it was easier on the eye. Here is a list of more about that, http://www.itsupportnotes.com/ubuntu/ubuntu-desktop-a-linux-os-for-everyone.html In the long run though I think MS has plans to really scale back their OS to make it more portable so that basically the same software can run on a PDA, Cell Phone, In a car and on a PC. I'd rellylike to see how that effects the front end look and feel. A while back I tried to change the look of my Windows Desktop but the software I used kinda make my systems (AMD 2.0 ghz) slower. I recently installed ubuntu linux and was very pleased in part because it was easier on the eye. Here is a list of more about that, http://www.itsupportnotes.com/ubuntu/ubuntu-desktop-a-linux-os-for-everyone.html

In the long run though I think MS has plans to really scale back their OS to make it more portable so that basically the same software can run on a PDA, Cell Phone, In a car and on a PC. I’d rellylike to see how that effects the front end look and feel.

]]> By: Dan http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215406 Dan Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:33:21 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215406 I preffer the classic menu. I preffer the classic menu.

]]> By: SteveK http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215349 SteveK Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:44:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215349 I'm shocked to learn that there are people who find the the Vista Start Menu difficult to use. I respect your opinion, but it is wildly different than mine, which is that the Start Menu is arguably Vista's strongest feature and the most compelling reason to upgrade. As well, the live search feature in Vista pops up in various aspects of the Vista UI and has been the tipping point for me to recommend it to others. The Start Menu, Control Panel, and Windows Explorer in general all feel much more intuitive to me. I also like the way Vista has organized the user documents, which is different again from previous versions. I suspect that someone with a lot of experience using the older Start Menu format may have trouble adjusting, but my belief is that once you do, it becomes a great asset. I’m shocked to learn that there are people who find the the Vista Start Menu difficult to use. I respect your opinion, but it is wildly different than mine, which is that the Start Menu is arguably Vista’s strongest feature and the most compelling reason to upgrade.

As well, the live search feature in Vista pops up in various aspects of the Vista UI and has been the tipping point for me to recommend it to others. The Start Menu, Control Panel, and Windows Explorer in general all feel much more intuitive to me. I also like the way Vista has organized the user documents, which is different again from previous versions.

I suspect that someone with a lot of experience using the older Start Menu format may have trouble adjusting, but my belief is that once you do, it becomes a great asset.

]]> By: Tony http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215317 Tony Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:47:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215317 launchy is the shiz! launchy is the shiz!

]]> By: Keep Programs Close at Hand with Vista Start Menu [Featured Windows Download] at SoftSaurus http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215281 Keep Programs Close at Hand with Vista Start Menu [Featured Windows Download] at SoftSaurus Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:03:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215281 [...] Windows only: Vista Start Menu offers an expanded, feature-rich Start menu for Windows 2000/XP or Vista, one in which program menus, power-off options, and a number of control panel items are available right from the first click, instead of requiring menu mouse-overs to unfold. Vista Start Menu runs as a system tray app and doesn’t touch a thing on your system—shut it down, and you’re back to your plain vanilla Start layout. It used a little over 7 MB of memory on my Vista Home Professional setup, which might be a steep price for the convenience for some, but for those who can’t get down with an alternative program-finder like Launchy, it definitely saves a little time. Vista Start Menu (basic) is a free download for Windows 2000/XP and Vista only. Vista Start Menu [via MakeUseOf.com] [...] [...] Windows only: Vista Start Menu offers an expanded, feature-rich Start menu for Windows 2000/XP or Vista, one in which program menus, power-off options, and a number of control panel items are available right from the first click, instead of requiring menu mouse-overs to unfold. Vista Start Menu runs as a system tray app and doesn’t touch a thing on your system—shut it down, and you’re back to your plain vanilla Start layout. It used a little over 7 MB of memory on my Vista Home Professional setup, which might be a steep price for the convenience for some, but for those who can’t get down with an alternative program-finder like Launchy, it definitely saves a little time. Vista Start Menu (basic) is a free download for Windows 2000/XP and Vista only. Vista Start Menu [via MakeUseOf.com] [...]

]]> By: skrutor http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215280 skrutor Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:02:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215280 I used to have a blast playing with Litestep. It's a windows shell replacement that's totally customizable. The litestep group had organizational issues a few years ago, but seems to be back up and running. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiteStep http://www.litestep.net I used to have a blast playing with Litestep. It’s a windows shell replacement that’s totally customizable. The litestep group had organizational issues a few years ago, but seems to be back up and running.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiteStep
http://www.litestep.net

]]> By: Ranjit http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215222 Ranjit Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:19:43 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215222 What kind of lame list is this... OBJECT DOCK better than what it once imitated, by far the best alternative for that pesky start button. Its soo good i have the entire windows task bar hidden. Start becomes useless !! What kind of lame list is this…

OBJECT DOCK

better than what it once imitated, by far the best alternative for that pesky start button.

Its soo good i have the entire windows task bar hidden. Start becomes useless !!

]]> By: Abhiroop http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215197 Abhiroop Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:40:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215197 Personal favourite: slickrun. Just like launchy but you can program you're own commands. At first it takes a while to do, but in about an hour I had all my programs with memorable shortcuts (e.g. word: for openoffice writer, calc for calculator, fx for firefox) and I had ALT+Z (they're VERY close together) bound to it. AND it had auto complete. So to start say skype ("skype"), I would have to type in ALT+Z, S, ENTER, and thats it...hardly a couple of seconds. Personal favourite: slickrun.

Just like launchy but you can program you’re own commands. At first it takes a while to do, but in about an hour I had all my programs with memorable shortcuts (e.g. word: for openoffice writer, calc for calculator, fx for firefox) and I had ALT+Z (they’re VERY close together) bound to it. AND it had auto complete. So to start say skype (”skype”), I would have to type in ALT+Z, S, ENTER, and thats it…hardly a couple of seconds.

]]> By: Jonathon Zone » Blog Archive » Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215089 Jonathon Zone » Blog Archive » Best Alternatives to Windows Start Menu Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:13:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215089 [...] a look at a number of better Start Menu alternatives.read more | digg [...] [...] a look at a number of better Start Menu alternatives.read more | digg [...]

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-215000 Shankar Ganesh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:32:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-215000 Hey, that's pretty. Thanks. Hey, that’s pretty. Thanks.

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-214998 Shankar Ganesh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:31:00 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-214998 Yep, we indeed did miss Dock Apps :) Thanks for the heads up on that. Yep, we indeed did miss Dock Apps :)

Thanks for the heads up on that.

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-214996 Shankar Ganesh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:30:04 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-214996 Yeah, Enso is doing pretty well and causing some waves recently. I just downloaded it the other day, but unlike Launchy it's taking me some time to get used to. Yeah, Enso is doing pretty well and causing some waves recently.

I just downloaded it the other day, but unlike Launchy it’s taking me some time to get used to.

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-214994 Shankar Ganesh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:28:43 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-214994 Since you prefer simplicity, I think you'll prefer Launchy :P :) Since you prefer simplicity, I think you’ll prefer Launchy :P
:)

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-214993 Shankar Ganesh Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:27:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-alternatives-to-windows-start-menu/#comment-214993 Well, yes I have to say Linux organizes menus neatly, and they do save people some annoyance. I love the way Gnome menus have applications categorized, like, in Ubuntu, we have 'Accessories', 'Internet', 'Sound and Video', 'Office', etc. Linux FTW! Well, yes I have to say Linux organizes menus neatly, and they do save people some annoyance.

I love the way Gnome menus have applications categorized, like, in Ubuntu, we have ‘Accessories’, ‘Internet’, ‘Sound and Video’, ‘Office’, etc.

Linux FTW!

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