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RocketDock

Version: 1.3.5

Downloads Count: 65,458

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Jul 28, 2008

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista

Requirements: 32-bit OS, 500Mhz or faster CPU, 10MB RAM free

File Size: 61600 KB

Author: Punk Labs

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One of Mac OS X's best features is its "Dock," a bar of icons at the bottom or side of the screen that lets you run frequently used programs, and that you can easily customize. It's a feature that's inexplicably missing from Windows, and surprisingly, missing even from Windows Vista.

Until now, that is. RocketDock is a simple Dock program that you can place at the top, bottom, or sides of your screen, and that gives you quick access to your favorite programs and features. By default, there are icons for a variety of features, including My Computer, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and others. But you can easily add new icons by dragging and dropping them. The program is extremely customizable, and lets you change the graphic quality of the icons and their opacity, lets you use a number of different styles, and so on. It's simple to use, it's free, and it'll make it easier to run your favorite programs and features. Given that, it's hard to pass up.

Note: This link takes you to the vendor's site, where you can download the latest version of the software.

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Reviewed by: pcsinheaven

08-26-2008

Duration of ownership: 5 Months

Strengths: Easy to use and set-up Aesthetically pleasing Quick to respond Easy to add, remove or rearrange icons

Weaknesses: Can slow computer slightly on start-up Windows need to be adjusted

Overall Evaluation: A wonderful product, I use to almost entirely replace the start menu with my most common programs.
Reviewed by: GoldenBoi619

03-21-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Days

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Reviewed by: ptrcrowder

02-13-2008

Duration of ownership: 2 Days

Strengths: Easy to locate all your favorite programs, all in one place in a very attractive program with alot of very sleek skins to choose from.Ease of download and use.

Weaknesses: none that I can find.

Overall Evaluation: A great tool for any computer user who wants their favorite programs at their fingertips. Well worth the download and keeping.
Reviewed by: MichaelTsark

02-12-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Days

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Overall Evaluation: Is it just me again or what? WindowsXP Operating System already comes with a docking feature that Windows98 also had and which RocketDock also offers except RocketDock does provide for fun cusomization. Furthermore, doesn't the XP docking and/or RocketDock feature essentially does the same basic function that quicklaunch does, which is to provide quick easy access to specific programs? I tested RocketDock and it was fun to play with but otherwise unneccesary since I use quicklaunch and so I uninstalled RocketDock, however, if someone with XP doesn't like to use quicklaunch or RocketDock then they can still create their own XP taskbar for easy quick launching of programs by 1) Use any folder or create a new folder and rename the new folder if desired and then 2) Click down and move it to touch any sides of the monitor screen in order to create the new XP taskbar. After the new XP taskbar is created it will open applications with just a single click same as quicklaunch or RocketDock does. If it's a new empty folder XP taskbar then copy or move applications into the new XP taskbar for ready access to those programs. Right-clicking on the new XP taskbar will display a menu with a bunch of options including: Large or Small Icons; Open Folder; Show Text; Show Title; Close Toolbar; Always On Top; Auto-Hide; And More. Although RocketDock was fun to play with I'd have to say that nano-second for nano-second, I still think quicklaunch works easier and faster than RocketDock or than creating a new XP taskbar. If it's maximun no-nonsense efficiency you're looking for then I recommend sticking with quicklaunch, otherwise, I give RocketDock a fair rating only because it's free.
Reviewed by: TheBigOldDog

02-12-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Days

Strengths: Nifty little tool with great graphics. Easy to customize.

Weaknesses: None yet

Overall Evaluation: Really sharp little app.
Reviewed by: kly44

02-12-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Years

Strengths: Very customizable, can be placed anywhere on border. very easy to use.

Weaknesses: None really that i can think of.

Overall Evaluation: I`ve used this add on for quite awhile, have never had any type of problems. you can drag and drop any icon for shrtctz, it also comes with an autohide.

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