Stick for Windows

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Download.com staffOctober 14, 2009

Taking a cue from real-world Post-it notes, Stick provides an equivalent product for your computer desktop. A few differences make the program a valuable asset for any PC. The most noticeable is that notes, when closed, turn into tabs you can then append to the sides of your screen. This makes keeping your desktop tidy a snap. In addition to basic text notes, you also can create Explorer notes, which are actual Windows Explorer windows. You can navigate the file system from within these or even use them for Web browsing.

Each note features a variety of customization options such as window color, transparency, autohiding, and font choices. Though it does lack a few features of the more advanced sticky-note apps, we recommend Stick for its ease of use and excellent implementation of tabs.

Stick for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 14, 2009

Latest update: October 14, 2009

Version: 2.8.0.82

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 17,415

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.5/5

15 User Votes

Overall it's a pretty good service.
StaggeredDecember 18, 2008
Pros
I like the tab system for quick spotting of the Sticky note you want.
Cons
No real dislikes ... combining type and background colours on the tabs doesn't work properly.
Summary
Not quite as versatile or flexible as 3M Post-It Notes ... but I'm sure it soon will be.
Very useful, stays handy but not in the way.
danielburkeenNovember 18, 2008
Pros
Easy to move the tabs around, put them in an unobtrusive place. Handy to click and open and close. Don't have to dig around my desk for a calendar or a calculator, or go through the computer menu, they are handy and available.
Cons
Haven't really had any problems. Program hung up one time in a month, but don't know that this program was the culprit.
Summary
I have tried several programs like this, and this is the one I've kept.
Look OK but no surprise
andrewcsfanNovember 14, 2008
Pros
The GUI look good
Cons
The news reader seen unable to delete opened message. The calculator not particularly useful (compare with Window 7). In addition, should able to dock to left and right margin in addition to the top.
Summary
great product-simple, free!
phoenix1953November 13, 2008
Pros
ease of use-simplicity and you can't beat the price!
Cons
absolutely nothing
Summary
Not sure if it's what I thought.
chandler-smithkNovember 12, 2008
Pros
So far it is not working for me.
Cons
I keep getting a message of an update but it won't update. I thought it was a program I could stick a note on something else I was working on, maybe a document in Word where I needed a reminder, but I am not finding that it works that way.
Summary
Just not what I thought it was going to be. I will still work with it to see what real functionality it may have.
i love it for "honey-do" lists & reminders
phoenix1953November 6, 2008
Pros
simple-easy 2 use-uncluttered
Cons
nothing at all- i think it's a real boon to people like me, who tend to be forgetful!
Summary
it works! no nonsense, errors or other bothersome problems-it's idiot proof and it helps me get through so many things i tend 2 forget-(no short-term memory) i love stick!!!
handy little program
bartowick9November 5, 2008
Pros
small footprint...non obtrusive...and easy to setup and customize and its freeware... thanks to the author for his hard work.
Cons
none that i see
Summary
I would like to tell you that I love it...
rundmvJuly 15, 2008
Pros
I was looking forward to using this software, as the idea behind it seems like it could be pretty useful...
Cons
...but I could not install it. I kept receiving an 'Active X' error and so I never got to try it out. <p> <p>I won't give the software 0 stars because it MAY work great if you can get it installed.
Summary
Very good Idea & a great start too.!
MyhrddinDecember 21, 2007
Pros
I've always dreaded going through the Program Files listings and don't like having my desktop always covered with icons. Stick allows me to place a few tabs across the top/side/bottom of my screen and fill 'em up with the shortcuts I want handy. It is surprisingly flexible though and has been more stable than some of the other 'tab' utilities I've tried previously.
Cons
I wish that I could select the background color because I'm not a bright white fan, being a migraine sufferer. I would also like it to be aware of and use the same skin that I've got going via windowblinds from Stardock.
Summary
useless to me
tiffany rose_2March 1, 2007
Pros
well i like the notes and explorer but there are so many other programs out there doin the same thing and better and there are these ixact rograms in windows why use this?
Cons
i would never use this i hate that the widows aroud start minimized an every thing is on top.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By iWonder Designs

Organize your desktop to access the Web and browse your hard drive and network.

Organize your desktop using screen tabs to access the Web, browse your hard drive or network, take notes and monitor RSS feeds. With Stick you can do all these things with easy-to-use but out-of-the-way tabs that dock to the sides of your screen. You can also browse a simple calendar and the QuickLaunch feature automatically searches your drive for applications that can then be found quickly just by typing a few letters of the app's name.