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Sometimes applications are practical, sometimes they're fun, and sometimes they manage to be both. YoWindow is a weather application that manages to deliver weather data in what may be the most fun interface we've ever seen.
The program is easy to set up. Enter a city anywhere in the world, and the program's background image, a quaint village landscape, will reflect the current conditions. The sun rises and sets just as it does in real time, and precipitation and other weather phenomena are depicted with animations. Our first thought was that though the village scene looked nice, it didn't seem right to view conditions for, say, New York City, against such a bucolic backdrop. The program's online Help file advises that the creators are working on more backgrounds, but for now the village is the only one. Users can, however, add their own images, which work surprisingly well; use a photo of yourself and see the sun rise and set on you, or watch as you get caught in the rain. In addition to the snazzy graphics, the program displays detailed information about the current conditions, as well as a brief overview of the next several days. The program can be used on its own or set as the default screensaver, which is both cool and useful. Overall, we found YoWindow to be a unique and attractive way to check the forecast, and we're looking forward to keeping it around and watching the weather conditions change.
YoWindow is free to try, but the trial version limits users to a three-day forecast and two favorite locations. The program installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.
YoWindow - Watch the weather on your desktop like from the window - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Repkasoft:
Imagine a beautiful landscape, that changes along with the weather. Just like the view from your window. The actual weather in your city is reflected in the landscape. You will see actual cloud cover, rain, snow, fog, even thunderstorms. You can move in time to any day you wish. The app knows when the sun is shining in your city and when the night is coming. You'll see stunning sunsets the moon and the stars. You can watch the weather in any place on Earth (21,000 locations).
What's new in this version: In version 2.0.429, Christmas surprises. Wait for Christmas to see them.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 151 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 20 votes
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My rating:
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"good but a little complicated"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
design, precision
Cons
complicated to understand for a "frenchie"
Summary
generally good impression
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"Makes checking the weather exciting and realistic"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
It is so refreshing to see more than just a list of numbers or inanimate symbols, It is unusable novel yet totally accurate.
Cons
nothing about the site but I could find watching it compulsive,
Summary
Everyome who has seen this on my computer ants details of how to download it for themselves. I have only used the basic version, not in a position to subscribe to total setup.
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"I really like this"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
good updates on weather
Cons
needs more background choices and more weather stations
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"suupeeeeeer"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
exeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellleeeeeeeeeent
Cons
suuuuuuuuuuuuuuupeeeeeeeeeeeeeer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary
very dooooooooooooooooood in did !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Easy to use once you play around with it."
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
Just absolutely love it, using my great photos as the backgrounds.
Cons
Haven't found nothing that I didn't like.
Summary
You will like it alot!!
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"Terrific AND usefull screen saver"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
A screen saver I can use at work that won't get me trouble, plus if someone is curious about the temp I can give a quick answer
Cons
Not a thing
Summary
This is probably the best screen save I have ever had, except for the Flying Toasters...maybe. This one not only has useful info, it seems like I find something new every week. This morning I saw a high flying jet leaving a vapor trail. Last week it was the the horse that moves around, and of course the birds.
Updated on Dec 27, 2010
This is a great saver and worth the $10, well worth it. -
"Attractive , fun and useful screensaver."
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
Graphics are great; snowstorms and wind are the best along with lighted Christmas lights on house.
Cons
None that I can think of now.
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"Alot of Fun."
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
I love the fact this program is live.
Cons
None that I can see.
Summary
Very nice program. I love watching the weather and this is perfect. Graphics are good. It's fun to see the weather on my desktop. I leave it open all the time.
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"Easy to check on the weather at home when I'm away."
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
I like the graphics
Cons
Don't have any "cons."
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"very good - usefull program"
Version: YoWindow 2.0.429
Pros
simply good
Cons
still new program
Summary
I find it usefull
very good - Thanx
Updated on Dec 25, 2010
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