SharpEnviro

SharpEnviro is a software solution that enables individuals to easily modify their Windows XP, Vista or 7 appearance to a more pleasant one.

This a shell replacement, which means that you are required to install it on your machine, before being able to use it in any way. The setup process is quite typical and does not pose any kind of issues, other than the fact that you are required to restart the computer.

This utility manages to change your entire Windows theme and adds a new toolbar to the desktop, which enables you to access the Start menu, RAM usage in percentages, the system volume, some multimedia playback buttons and the settings panel for the app.

It is possible to change this toolbar with great ease. For example, you can add an alarm clock, application bar, battery monitor, clock, CPU monitor, weather, keyboard layout and RSS reader.

You should know that SharpEnviro supports multiple desktops and a quick navigation through them with the help of some shortcuts found in the taskbar.

In addition to that, you should know this program comes packed with a large number of skins you can switch between with just a click of the button, as well as some color schemes.

From the settings panel, several other customization options can be tweaked and used. To be more precise, you can choose between several different types of icon sets, adjust desktop icon size, shadow, visibility and color, while you can also change font parameters, apply desktop animation and modify cursor appearance.

To conclude, SharpEnviro is a pretty handy piece of software, when it comes to customizing your operating system’s interface. It is suitable to all types of users, including those with little or no previous experience with computers. However, you should know that it puts a strain on your computer’s performance and the response time leaves a lot to be desired.