Windows

This lists shows the computer setups I've used (and built) up to now, running Windows.

Setups

• AMD Athlon X2 4400+
• Intel Core i7 920
• Eee PC

Software

• WindowBlinds 6.02 with Mac OS X Panther, later Tiger, theme by Steve Grenier - Download Tiger v1.30
• FlyakiteOSX - Transform Windows Look to Mac
• Y'z Shadow - Window drop-shadow
• Y'z Dock - Mac OS X dock
• Opera with Joerg's Safshiirad 2.5 skin
• Winamp Classic plus Enhancer plug-in (on conservative settings using the UE-10Pro)
• PowerStrip 3.84.640 - To fine tune the dual-screen setup
• nLite 1.4.9.1 - Fine-tune every aspect of Windows XP before formatting and installing
  • My config: ivc-full-july-2009
• Bsplayer 1.0 build 814 - Newer versions contain adware
  • Settings: Single click pause, borderless window, force RGB mode
  • dRL Real iTunes skin

Tips

• Windows 7

Tools

• Tiny Hexer - Hexeditor
• Damn nfo viewer - View NFO ascii art properly
• WhoLockMe - Figure out which application blocks access to a file
• SnagIt - Screencapture
• Keytweak - To remap the Alt, Win, and Ctrl-buttons on an Apple keyboard
• FastCopy - A Windows file copy alternative
• PowerStrip - Color correct a dual screen setup
• TweakUI - Get rid of small Windows annoyances