The original program offered an option to install it or use it as a portable application. Its fork doesn't come with an installer and hence is fully portable. LaunchyQt starts on the system tray, and sits there when minimized. There is no option to disable the tray icon, except by quitting the program of course.
By default, it looks and functions just like the original one that it is based on. We'll be comparing the differences here. Here's a recap of the basics for those who haven't used Launchy. The program scans the Windows Start Menu and indexes the contents in a catalog.
Type something in the dock for e. LaunchyQt has some extra settings in its Options window. It looks visually better with its new Fusion theme. However, if you're feeling nostalgic you can change its appearance by using the "Application Style" drop-down menu, it has three other styles to choose from: Windows original skin , Windows XP and Windows Vista.
In addition to the original five launcher skins, LaunchyQt has three new options to choose from. Simple on the other hand is all new, and displays a long widget without any buttons.
And unlike the other styles which display the preview of the icon from the search at the top of the dock, "Simple" places the icon towards the right edge of the search box.
Support for plugins is where LaunchyQt differs quite a bit from the original. These allow you to perform various tasks calculations, launch files from folders, run custom commands, web searches in a custom search engine, etc. You may also set the logging level, choose whether hidden files, network should be displayed in the browse mode from the settings. Handy Start Menu. Launchy Free. MaxLauncher Free.
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Subscribe to Our Newsletter and stay informed Keep yourself updated with the latest technology and trends with TechPout. Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. So the root problem I am trying to fix is a power issue. My computer isn't going to sleep. It's also got skins and a good preference pane for tweaking Dash to your needs. Cons: Dash's biggest drawback is the pricetag.
Quicksilver is free as in speech , so it's easy to get a very strong and passionate following. Also, since the functionality that Quicksilver provides beyond basic application launching is elusive to a lot of first-time users, it's tough to open your wallet up off the bat. Another promising looker, I haven't seen much action from Skylight since we first posted about it last July.
Pros: Looks good, responsive. It's capable of learning your habits in true Quicksilver fashion and handles web searches well. Cons: I can't tell if this thing has seen any real development since I first covered it, which is a shame—it looks terrific. The search is also a little underdeveloped, which is sort of a deal-breaker for an app of this kind.
So that's the current state of things in the Quicksilver-for-Windows world. That's not to say that things couldn't change drastically over time, but the clear standouts in my mind are probably Launchy, FARR, and MightyBox if only for it's completely Quicksilver approach —with honorable mentions for Skylight and Dash Dash got docked for not being freeware, but if you're willing to shell out some cash, it's a good option.
Also, I'm not saying that each and every one of the applications is intended to wear that elusive Quicksilver-for-Windows crown. But as someone desperate to find a viable Quicksilver-like application for Windows, they're ripe for comparison.
Having said that, and at the risk of shoving Quicksilver even further in the faces of these developers, anyone looking at developing a really good launcher-and-then-some really should either try out Quicksilver or at least take a look at our several guides to Quicksilver's best functionality.
I tried to cover most of the best contenders, but there's always that chance that I missed your favorite or didn't give your app of choice a favorable review. That's okay, let's hear what you prefer and why in the comments. The A. About Lifehacker Advisor Lifehacker Store. By Adam Pash.
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