Stardock Software - because sometimes the standard is not enough

Do you know the situation, when you are just working with your computer, on which for example Windows is installed as operating system, but something is missing? Basically you are satisfied with your operating system, but there are always small features that you would like to have additionally. Be it the restoration of an older layout that you used to like so much, or the complete opposite: you wish for new features that will make it much easier for you to use.

If one of these cases applies to you, there's good news: Stardocks, the software forge from Michigan, has just specialized in such cases. Basically, the American developer team is concerned with modifying or expanding already existing operating systems a little by adding certain features. However, all the basic functions that this operating system brings with it are retained. Particularly worth mentioning here are the software solutions Fences, Start 10 and Groupy.

Groupy

If you are the kind of IT user who would like to spice up your Windows operating system a bit, then Groupy is the right choice for you. This tool equips your operating system with interesting features that, above all, make your everyday life easier. A small but effective example is the extremely useful tab overview. Usually, you already know this tab overview from using your web browser. Here you can open and close individual tabs and switch between them as often as you like. Until now, however, this option was not available for open windows or programs that work completely independently of the World Wide Web. If you use this clever software from Stardock, you will be able to switch back and forth between all tabs at lightning speed without losing the overview. Of course, the classic drag-and-drop function works here as well, so no complicated handling is necessary.

Furthermore, the tool ensures that you always know which tab you currently have in front of you, without having to explicitly click on it first. With the help of the mouse-over function, you will immediately get a preview as soon as the mouse is over the tab. Keep in mind that this way you'll be able to save large amounts of time and increase your effectiveness enormously. This tool from Stardock is also ideal for businesses, as small functions can maintain or even improve the workflow.

Start 10

Now something for the nostalgic among you: Do you still remember the older Start menu of Windows, which was replaced over time by the more modern Start menu of Windows 8 or higher. In principle, of course, this is not a bad thing - quite the contrary. However, you may also be one of those IT users who have become accustomed to the old Windows Start menu, have become optimally accustomed to it, and are accordingly incredibly efficient when using it.

In plain language: Do you wish the old Start menu back? If so, Start 10 from Stardock is the ultimate solution for you. With the help of this interesting tool, you'll get back the classic Start menu from older versions like Windows 7. Of course, this doesn't mean that you have to do without the new features of Windows 10, for example. Only the look and layout will adapt to your wishes, but the functionality of Windows 10 will remain the same. Furthermore, you do not have to settle for the original version of the Start menu. You are able to customize your layout so that you can find your way around it best.

Fences

If you are a fan of order and structure, even on your system, then you should take a closer look at Fences from Stardock. With the help of this software, you can finally put an end to the virtual clutter of your system, assign files and icons to different groups and sort them so that they can be found at any time. Depending on your personal needs, you can create your own desktop drawers and sort them according to various criteria such as position and number. Right at the start, support is available for you in the form of a digital assistant that helps you create order. Furthermore, you are able to change the appearance of your virtual drawers, so that you can leave your individual mark here as well.

Basically, software from Stardock is worthwhile if you are basically satisfied with your operating system, but want to make a few individual modifications.