Hi Launcher - A Free Customizable Launcher [Android 2.1+]
The market for Android home screen replacement apps (or “launchers”) has long had some heavy hitters - ADW Launcher, Go Launcher EX and LauncherPro. But one of Android’s main advantages is that it’s a very open system, and it is built to encourage healthy competition. Today we’ll be looking at some of that competition, in the form of Hi Launcher, a free launcher for Android 2.1 and up.
5 Gorgeous Go Launcher EX Themes To Make Your Droid Sexier Than Ever [Android 2.0+]
It can be said that the app launcher is the defining app for the Android user experience. If you’re stuck with a crappy launcher, you may feel the entire Android experience is lacking. Fortunately, there’s no lack of excellent launchers on the Market, including such crowd-pleasers as LauncherPro and ADW.Launcher. My own personal favorite is Go Launcher EX.
Launch Your Applications In Style Using GNOME Pie [Linux]
Over the years, we’ve changed a lot about the way we try to launch our applications. Out of all the operating systems out there, Linux seems to be the experimental playground. A new, promising solution has appeared which already offers an effective way to launch your applications.
Multibar - An Eyecatching & Multifunctional Application Dock [Windows]
Multibar is a stylish and smart application dock for Windows. It is designed to help you get to your files, folders, and tools faster. For instant access, Multibar supports hotkeys and quick launch commands. As an added bonus, it also helps with un-cluttering your desktop. When Multibar first launches after its installation, it will proceed to index your files and folders.
3 Ways To Open Applications & Windows Maximized With VB Script [Windows]
If there is one thing I love to do, it's write VB scripts. Whether it's a Windows Script file or a VBA script inside an application, scripting provides the ability to add functionality to applications where most other people would find limitations and roadblocks. One of the most common functions that I've found I use in many of my scripts is maximizing a window.
6 Cool iPhone Themes for Your Android Phone
Maybe you despise the idea of dressing up your Android phone to make it look like an iPhone. Or maybe you wouldn’t mind some new eye candy for your phone. Either way, the fact remains that there are a large number of theme developers out there just waiting for users to download and give their apps a chance.
SwipePad - A Stylish Quick-Launch Utility For Your Android Phone
SwipePad, in its simplest form, is a quick-launch pad (for Android 2.1 and above). It constantly runs in the background (and takes up a line in your notification area). When you touch one of the edges of your screen, it pops up a grid of twelve buttons which helps you to launch applications quickly and efficiently.
Make Home Button on Your Android Phone Open Your Favourite App
The home button on the Android phone normally redirects users straight to the home screen. It's handy but, with limited button choices on your phone, sometimes you want it to do something a little more useful. Have you ever wanted to redirect your home button to an application of your choice? Well, now there's a simple application which lets you do just that.
Turn Your Android Phone Into A Windows 7 Phone With Launcher 7
Although not as popular, the smaller mobile OS options have their own unique traits. Windows Phone 7, for example, has a unique "Metro" interface that is excellent in most every way. It’s beautiful, it’s simple, and the large tiles that make up the interface are easy to navigate. Yet you don’t need to own a Windows phone to enjoy the Windows Phone 7 launcher, thanks to Launcher 7.