Panels
2.0.1224.315
Size: 2.36 MB
Downloads: 2559
Platform: Windows (All Versions)
The Windows desktop can be turned into a well organized and efficient work environment with the right tools. An excellent example is Panels, which places an enhanced version of the task bar on any edge of the screen. It consists of several small programs, known as panels, which give you a better control over your files, folders, applications and more.
Panels is free to try for 30 days, without any functionality restrictions. Downloading and installing the application is a quick and simple operation. It works on all popular Windows platforms and it doesn't have any special requirements.
When launched, the application will immediately place a series of panels on the left edge of the screen. You will find the current time, your local weather conditions, a Start button, the icons you have on your task bar, CPU and memory usage statistics, the Recycle Bin icon and more.
You can interact with all panels, to access your folders and applications or to retrieve additional information. For example, clicking the current weather conditions will reveal a forecast for the next days. All icons react in different ways. Some of them act just like those on the task bar. If you hover the mouse cursor over a browser icon, for example, a preview of each window will show up, if the browser is running. You can also have images or music playlists among your panels.
The application lets you add new panels and rearrange them or place separators between them. Furthermore, there are various options available, for changing fonts, colors, styles and scale of the panels. Also, you can hide your default task bar and replace it with panels, from the application's interface.
Panels makes the Windows desktop a much more comfortable environment.
Pros
The application's panels make working in Windows much easier. Its controls are smooth and easy to use. Also, Panels places a wide range of customization options at your disposal.
Cons
There are no obvious drawbacks to mention.
Panels
2.0.1224.315
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Panels Editor’s Review Rating
Panels has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 28 Mar 2017. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Panels 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential