Textbar

Textbar is a lightweight application built specifically for helping users view the programs that are currently running on the computer and switch between windows with ease.

Since this is a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.

You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to view the applications that are running on your computer on the fly, without having to go through installation steps.

Textbar doesn’t comprise any configuration settings of its own. Basically, it proves to be extremely easy to work with this tool, because as soon as you run it, the program automatically displays the running utilities on your desktop, and lets you switch between them.

By default, the utilities are revealed in the bottom part of your screen. On the downside, you are not allowed to select their desktop position, and you cannot choose a background or foreground color in order to differentiate them.

The lack of dedicated parameters can be good news only for rookies, as they can learn to set up the entire process with minimum effort. However, professional users may find it pretty inconvenient to work with a tool that doesn’t come bundled with any advanced features.

During our testing, we have noticed that the utility carries out a task very quickly, and no errors showed up throughout the entire process. It doesn’t put a lot of stress on CPU and memory, so the overall system performance is not affected.

As a conclusion, Textbar seems to be the right choice for users who are looking for an easy-to-use application that comes packed with limited features.