ALBAWABA- This article is for Microsoft Windows users who are bored with their typical desktop and are looking for a change.
Don't worry since Al Bawaba's got you covered with the 5 must-have desktop customization apps for your Windows desktop!
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Wallpaper Engine
Wallpaper Engine/ Wikipedia/ by Kristjan Skutta
Wallpaper Engine is Al Bawaba's favorite customization software for your desktop.
It has the ability to make your desktop come to life by allowing you to set a live wallpaper for it! Wallpaper Engine has a massive user base with millions of wallpaper to choose from.
From Anime to beautiful landscapes it has it all, Wallpaper Engine also offers its users the ability to create their own live wallpapers through their "Wallpaper Engine Editor."
If you are worried that Wallpaper Engine could take a toll on your device, the application offers tons of settings to play with including, pausing the wallpaper when an application is being used in fullscreen or playing a game.
The developers have also introduced an application for Android devices so that users can set their favorite wallpapers on their phones as well.
It costs $3.99 and is available through Valve's Steam store, it's definitely worth that price tag for what it offers.
Rainmeter
Rainmeter is an open-source software that allows you to fully customize your desktop by adding different skins to it. You can change the default icons and add hardware usage meters to a fully functional audio visualizer.
It's available for Windows 7+ and is free to download so the only thing holding you back is your creativity and imagination!
The official Rainmeter website offers a "getting started" guide that covers all the basics of using the software.
Screen Styler
Screen Styler is a free-to-use, ad-free software similar to Rainmeter. It allows you to customize your desktop by adding widgets and changing the default icons with new icon packs, performance templates, and software styling for Steam and Spotify.
Although the download for Screen Styler is through Mediafire, which some users may find concerning, the app is highly secure. It's available for Windows and iPhone.
What makes this app unique as well is that it lets users share what they made with others. Screen Styler's selling point is that it's simple and easy to use.
visit the official website for more information.
Rounded TB
It's as simple as it sounds.
Rounded TB is an application that lets Windows users customize their taskbar by adding margins, rounded corners, and segments to it.
Download RoundedTB through their official GitHub page.
BeWidgets
BeWidgets is another app similar to Screen Styler that allows its users to add widgets to their Desktops. You can create clock, date, financial, photos, application shortcuts, and weather widgets.
You can download BeWidgets through the Microsoft Store.
