Desktop Customization Tools

Desktop Dimmer
Free
Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.
TranslucentTB
Free (Open Source)
A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.
Folder Marker Free
Free
Lets you mark folders with color-coded icons to make a search for important information a "one-glance" affair.
Artpip
Free
Transform your desktop into an art gallery of the world's greatest fine art and photography.
John's Background Switcher
Free
Put beautiful full-screen photos and stunning montages on your desktop from places like your computer, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram and plenty more places.
MinimizeToTrayTool
Free Trial
A freeware open source utility that allows the user to minimize any application to the Windows system tray with its icon.
Folder Painter
Free
A freeware that lets you color your Windows explorer folder color and change it from the default color.
IconPackager
Free Trial
Change your Windows® desktop icons instantly with IconPackager.
Winstep Xtreme
Free Trial
Transform your Desktop
XLaunchpad
Free
Instant access to all your shortcuts.
BingSnap
Free
Automatically changes your desktop wallpaper to the Bing image of the day.
DesktopOK
Free
Save and restore the positions of the Windows desktop icons.
Dexpot
Free (For Personal Use)
Virtual desktops for Windows.
Start Menu X
Free
A replacement of the system menu for professionals.
Start11
Free Trial
Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
7+ Taskbar Tweaker
Free
Customizes and enhances Windows taskbar behavior and interactions.
Animated Wallpaper Maker
Free Trial
Place fascinating animated scenes just behind your icons and toolbar making your work screen outstading.
Auto Hide Desktop Icons
Free
AutoDarkMode
Free
Switches between the dark and light theme of Windows at scheduled times.
Bing Wallpaper
Free
Bring your desktop to life with a new background each day when you download Bing Wallpaper.