The source code for Rainmeter should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. Rainmeter is available for free and released under the open source GPLv2 license on Windows from desktop enhancement software. Widgets: Add weather, clock and other useful info to your Desktop.Visualizations: Monitor system performance in real time.Variables: Use variables to store, display and manipulate data.System info: Display CPU, RAM, battery and other info.Skins: Hundreds of skins available for download.Security: Protect your skins with a password.Portable: Run Rainmeter from a USB drive.Plugin support: Extend Rainmeter with third-party plugins.Logging: Record and save data from your skins.Hotkeys: Control Rainmeter with keyboard shortcuts.

Global hotkeys: Easily access skins from any application.Desktop tools: Launch programs, open files and folders.Customizable: Create unique skins for your Desktop.Context menu: Access Rainmeter functions from the right-click menu.Animation: Make your Desktop come alive.The theme which comes installed with the default package is called 'Enigma' and immediately makes your desktop look impressive.Įven though this desktop app has some graphics-rich skins available, the program itself remains small and uses very little in terms of system resources, making it a favorite among many. At the moment, Rainmeter is probably 2-3 times easier to use than previously. This app actually used to be pretty complicated to use, but the developers have taken the time to simplify many aspects. Many of the coolest ones get featured on the homepage of Rainmeter and remain popular. The skins and designs available for Rainmeter from online communities (like Devart) are varied and colorful. Some of the other optional addons you can activate are RSS feeds, clocks calendars and other system monitors. Rainmeter displays these on the desktop with various bars and indicators, depending on the style you choose. Some of the most popular widgets include CPU usage, memory usage and network traffic. Rainmeter is a desktop customization and enhancement application which adds several tools to your Windows desktop which act as widgets/gadgets. Highly customizable desktop customization software. Displays resource meters and other, multipurpose gadgets on the desktop, with support for third-party skins.

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