AppPlus 2.6.1

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

Quickly access folders, programs, or Web sites through shortcuts with this useful application, but it may prove too complex for novices. The concise AppPlus interface smartly displays most needed options. AppPlus creates a floating menu bar and system-tray icon for easy access to programs, folders, and URLs. Adding menu-bar items is simple. You can go to the properties window and create a shortcut for a file or a folder, Web address, and e-mail address with complete attributes such as icon, captions, and tool tips. The easier method is to drop the shortcut or folder on the menu bar. The program also manages hot keys for quick item access. The program includes a lock feature that lets you set a password to protect AppPlus settings. Novice users will prefer the simplicity of Windows toolbar, but intermediate to power users will find this application performs like a toolbar on steroids.

Publisher's description

From AppPlus :

AppPlus is a program that makes launching applications easy. Use one click to launch programs, go to Web sites, and send emails. It is a very customizable program. You can set alignments for shortcuts when docked, and set sounds for each shortcut.

Version 2.5 featured display folders in menu, folder parameters, multifunctional shortcuts, a flat toolbar with no border, a small titlebar to show when it has focus, Open With dialog for files with no extension, and the ability to turn off AppPlus-checking if a file exists. Version 2.6.1 has a few bug fixes and is a little bit faster. Click here to see a screen shot.

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