Manage updates with the Download App
CNET Editors' review
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:
A beautiful landscape reflects the actual weather. Just like the view from your window. You will see the cloud cover, rain, snow, fog, even thunderstorms. You can move in time to any day you wish. YoWindow knows when the sun is shining and when the night is coming. There are 3 living landscapes to choose from or you can make your own from a picture. Try scrolling time forward--you will see the weather forecast. The free edition is limited to a 3-day forecast and one animated landscape.
What's new in this version: Version 3.0 build 62 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
More Products to Consider
-
Create a media database containing all your collections. -
Enhance your gameplay by editing Xbox 360 gamesaves. -
Your digital bookshelf.Download Or, Learn More About Mobipocket ReaderThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Monitor your PC use and log keystrokes, clipboard, screenshot, ... -
Meassure distances and angles on your desktop. -
Drive the mosquitoes away. -
Convert and resize your image files. -
Receive alert notifications on natural phenomenon. -
Watch weather just like the view from the window. - Design and print labels for your tapes, discs, and other disc m...
-
Manage movies, TV series, or collection of actors. -
Print passport photo and ID photo. -
Design your rooms and plan your gardens. -
Teach children addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divis... -
Determine a random order for a group of people or choose indivi... -
View day and night images of the Earth on your desktop. -
Teach children to tell time with analog and digital talking clo... -
Create realistic, 3D walk-throughs of your design ideas.Download Or, Learn More About Realtime Landscaping Plus 2013This download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Teach children various topics including animals, alphabet, numb... -
Drive mosquitoes away with your PC by playing an ultra sound. -
Find out interesting information about your birth date. -
Monitor user PC activity over Internet using your web browser. -
Track the movies you have seen and manage your video collection... -
Print daily planner pages for free using a simple spreadsheet.
-
All versions:
4.1 starsout of 151 votes
-
Current version:
0 stars Be the first to review this product -
My rating:
Write review
-
"Very Nice App ."
Version: YoWindow 3S build 145
Pros
Temps and forecasts (from National Weather Service) fairly accurate; artwork is pleasant (if somewhat rudimentary); hey, it's free.
Cons
Only a 3 day forecast and 1 background scene in free version.
Summary
Not my go-to app for checking the weather, but I check it out now & then if I only want to know the weather for the next day or two. I do like checking it at night to see the shooting stars, I must admit. (I find it relaxing when I need a break.) All-in-all, a nice app, and the price is right.
-
"Sadly overrated here."
Version: YoWindow 3S build 145
Pros
Looks impressive at first install. Layout excellent. Alternative city info very good. Temps broadly right.
Cons
Theme artwork basic. But my main gripe is that you are supposed to be looking out of a window at the weather. NO. My real window has different weather. Rare that it got rain right (although haven't seen rain for some months now as we have a drought on). Heavy clouds on Yo...clear blue sky's out of the real window. Gonna resist putting this back on having removed some while back out of sheer frustration.
Summary
Will try tea leaves.
-
"1234567890"
Version: YoWindow 3S build 145
Pros
1234567890
Cons
1234567890
Summary
1234567890
-
"Cool way to check the weather"
Version: YoWindow 3S build 145
Pros
Attractive interface. Free.
Cons
Free version has only 3 day forecast but that is just fine.
Summary
Thanks for providing this.
-
"Accurate weather and temp readings."
Version: YoWindow 3S build 145
Pros
Price is right. The weather and temp predictions are usually accurate, even though the weather in Seattle is tough to predict. The choices of background leave a little to be desired, but what can one expect for free.
Cons
Free app, if you don't like it, delete it.
Summary
I check it once in a while for weather predictions.
-
"Best weather app I've used."
Version: YoWindow 3S build 141
Pros
Accurate & I like being able to see all my friends and relatives sub-standard weather as well.
Cons
I'd like it to be a bit easier to add your own picture and a 15 min or on demand refresh would be nice.
-
"Simple and fun"
Version: YoWindow 3S build 136
Pros
I have tried alot of other weather programs. But really none of them i liked they would allways freeze or just simply stop working. Then i found YoWindow and i fell in love with this program with in 5 mins. of downloading it! A MUST DOWNLOAD for weather lovers like me..
Cons
None to speak of.
Summary
Easy to use, Sets up in mins..
-
"Fantastic and fun"
Version: YoWindow 3S build 136
Pros
I've tried a lot of weather programs, Yowindow is simply the best. Very easy to set up. Can be set to a town near you so weather is very local. Any queries or suggestions can be put forward in the forum and receive fast responses.
Cons
None to speak of.
Summary
So simple to use, why go elsewhere.
-
"It is almost like my view!"
Version: YoWindow 3.0 build 112
Pros
I like the free version
Cons
Could have a bit more scenes.
-
"It works fine."
Version: YoWindow 3.0 build 112
Pros
It works fine.
Cons
An easier import of personal images would be nice.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Previous Versions:
