Freeware Desktop Enhancement Utility

Sitting in front of a computer screen for long periods can result in fatigue and eye strain. A review of CareUEyes has also been published.
Download CareUEyes 2.6.1.0 (from Desktop Enhancement)

4.9 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

X-Mouse Button Control is a handy little application that allows its users to configure and modify the buttons on a mouse. A review of X Mouse Button Control has also been published.
Download X Mouse Button Control 2.20.5 (from Desktop Enhancement)

2.5 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

AutoHotkey is a powerful program for automating keystrokes and mouse clicks, making complex repetitive tasks easy. A review of AutoHotkey has also been published.
Download AutoHotkey 2.0.26 (from Desktop Enhancement)

2.6 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

RetroBar is a lightweight, customizable application designed to bring back the look and feel of classic Windows taskbars to modern Windows operating systems. A review of RetroBar has also been published.
Download RetroBar 1.21.32 (from Desktop Enhancement)

2.6 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Some Windows applications weren't designed with touchscreens in mind and with the growing number of users who own them, especially tablet users, there's been an increase in users unable to use certain programs designed for Windows. A review of TouchMousePointer has also been published.
Download TouchMousePointer 3.0.0.0 (from Desktop Enhancement)

7.4 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

There's a ton of different desktop enhancements out there, but very few which are as calming as Aura is. A review of Aura has also been published.
Download Aura 2.8.11.217 (from Desktop Enhancement)

444 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Move Mouse (for Windows 10 and Windows 11) is a simple utility that can be used to simulate user activity..
Download Move Mouse 4.20.0 (from Desktop Enhancement)

21.7 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

ZoomIt is a screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations..
Download ZoomIt 12.11 (from Desktop Enhancement)

296 KB | For Windows 10 | Free

If you're sad that the development of ---- Classic Shell ---- has ended, you're in luck with the continuation of this project in the form of **** Open Shell ****. A review of Open Shell has also been published.
Download Open Shell 4.4.198 (from Desktop Enhancement)

7.0 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Windows does not allow you to install third party themes, so UltraUXThemePatcher modifies your system files so that third party themes can be used..
Download UltraUXThemePatcher 4.5.0 (from Desktop Enhancement)

161 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free