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If you crave for innovative software that improves computational habits,then Lan's Menubar is worth of giving a proper look. Designed for theWindows platforms, this utility gives you the shortest way to startfrequently used applications, open your favorite folders and files. All thiscan be done through the popup menu that you can access by moving the mousecursor to the upper-left corner of the desktop. While improving youroperating performance, this utility keeps your desktop space clear from thecrowds of shortcuts that can turn it into messy jungles.
Point-and-Click SetupLan's Menubar is easy to set up and use. Once it has been installed, thesetup wizard will guide you through three configuration steps from selectingthe menu style to customizing the hotkey mode and desktop look. The latterstep allows you to free your desktop space from icons and shortcuts whichall become available from the popup menu. However you may choose to leavethem unchanged on the desktop to be used along with the Lan's menu. Thismenu has a list-like design where similar items can be grouped together withthe help of plain or named separators.
Menu Creation is Remarkably EasyAdding new items to the Lan's menu is a breeze. The quickest way is to dragan item from the desktop or an Explorer window and drop it on the menu.Alternatively you can do this through the "Add new item" icon located on theLan's title bar or through the "Insert item" option of the contextual menu.In the "Add item" dialog you can specify the name of an item, choose an iconin the quick view window, assign a global hotkey and an action to take. Withonly one click or keystroke you can start an application, open a file,execute a Windows command such as "Run", "Log Off" or "Shutdown" as well asminimize, restore and open a window full screen.
Lan's Benefits for Users"Lan's Menubar is designed for anyone who wants to get an "easy ride"access to frequently used applications, folders and files," says TagirWaleev, author of the program. "Not only does it simplify applicationlaunch, Lan's Menubar makes your desktop spick-and-span. Your eye will neveragain stumble over the crowd of shortcuts on the desktop because they areall organized and hidden in the popup menu. Unlike other utilities in thecategory, our product is easy to set up, needs minimum processing resourcesand memory. Added to this is the low price plus a handful of extras, forexample, the ability to open a window full screen with a hotkey."
Lan's Menubar Features at a Glance- One-click access to applications, folders and files from the popup menu;- Open system folders and execute Windows commands;- Separators to group items on the menu;- Support of visual styles in Windows XP;- Hotkey support;- Low system consumption.
Pricing and AvailabilityLan's Menubar runs under Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/2003 and can bedownloaded for free at the company's website:http://lansmenubar.co m/lmbsetup_trial.exe.
