Enso Launcher
Version: Build 3268
Downloads Count: 2,609
License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Mar 27, 2008
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
File Size: 12100 KB
Author: Humanized
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Editor's Review of Enso Launcher
The Enso Launcher makes using Windows faster and more natural. It allows you to open files or folders, jump to running programs or start new ones with just a few simple commands.
The app by default takes over the Caps Lock key, such that when you press it you see a translucent pop-up on the top of your screen. You can type a variety of commands into that pop-up, such as 'go' followed by a window name to bring that program to the forefront, or 'open' followed by a file, program name or URL to open or start the target. You can even enter the name of a Firefox browser tab to jump to that particular open Web page, or select text and type 'google' to run a google search using the selected text.
The designers put a heavy emphasis on ease-of-use, which comes across with welcome features such as auto- and tab-completion so you don't ever have to type a full file or program name. You can also type help followed by any command for guidance, and the app's Web site offers a number of useful tutorials.
The Launcher does use a fair bit of memory (around 37MB in our informal tests). Also, though it streamlines many tasks, it ironically makes it slower to turn on capslock, since you have to type part of the 'capslock on' command to engage it. You can tell the program to use another key, however, such as the Windows key.
Overall, the Enso Launcher is an impressive tool, all the more so for being free. If you like it, check out the also-useful and free SlickRun utility.
--Erik Larkin
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