System utility and desktop enhancement that shows CPU, memory, operating system and process details directly on the desktop.
Desktop Info is a freeware desktop information app and hardware diagnostic tool developed by Glenn Delahoy for Windows. It's light on system resources, easy to setup and helpful.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
General system information tool which displays details including network
Desktop Info is an application which displays system information on your desktop. Looks like wallpaper but stays resident in memory and updates in real time. Perfect for quick identification and walk-by monitoring of production or test server farms or any computer you’re responsible for.
Uses very little memory and nearly zero CPU. Perfect for quick identification and walk-by monitoring of production or test server farms. Everything is customization including language.
Features of Desktop Info
- Customizable widgets: Personalize your desktop with a wide range of widgets displaying real-time information about your system.
- Custom scripts and plugins: Extend the functionality of Desktop Info with custom scripts and plugins to meet your specific needs.
- Desktop integration: Seamlessly integrate Desktop Info with your desktop environment, providing easy access to system information.
- Frequent updates: Benefit from regular software updates, ensuring compatibility with the latest operating systems and hardware.
- Hardware information: Access detailed information about your computer's hardware components, such as CPU, GPU, RAM and storage devices.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Quickly access and navigate through Desktop Info's features using customizable keyboard shortcuts.
- Multi-monitor support: Extend Desktop Info across multiple monitors for a comprehensive system monitoring experience.
- Network monitoring: Monitor network traffic, IP addresses and connection status for a comprehensive view of your network activity.
- Performance graphs: Visualize system performance trends with customizable graphs and charts.
- Process monitoring: Keep track of running processes and their resource usage, enabling you to identify resource-intensive applications.
- Resource efficiency: Enjoy a lightweight and resource-efficient software that runs smoothly without causing system slowdowns.
- System alerts: Receive notifications and alerts about critical system events, such as high CPU usage or low disk space.
- System monitoring: Monitor various aspects of your computer system, including CPU usage, memory usage, disk activity and network activity.
- User-friendly interface: Navigate through the intuitive and well-organized interface of Desktop Info with ease.
- Weather information: Stay updated on current weather conditions and forecasts with built-in weather widgets.
Compatibility and License
Desktop Info is provided under a freeware license on Windows from hardware diagnostic software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.15.2 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Desktop Info run on?
Desktop Info can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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