ShowDesktop Alternative1.0.0.23

ShowDesktop Alternative is an application that runs in the systray and provides a quick method to hide all active windows as well as to show the free memory in an icon.It doesn't include complicated options or configuration settings, making it accessible even for users with little experience in this kind of desktop enhancement tools.

Systray integration and clear-cut settings

Once launched, it gets integrated into the systray area and automatically runs every time you turn on the computer. Left-clicking the tray icon once hides all visible window, while right-clicking it brings up a menu with more options.It's possible to delete or restore the original icon, show the free memory in the tray icon, as well as prevent ShowDesktop Alternative from automatically running at Windows startup.

No installation necessary

The entire program's packed in a single .exe file that you can save to a preferred directory on the disk or copy to a removable storage unit to directly launch it on any PC without previous setup.It doesn't add new entries to your system registry or need libraries or other components to run. However, it auto-creates and updates an .ini file to remember your configuration on exit.

Evaluation and conclusion

It remained stable throughout its runtime in our tests, without triggering the operating system to hang, crash or indicate errors. CPU and RAM consumption was minimal, so it didn't hamper the overall performance of the machine.Although it hasn't been updated for a long time, we haven't come across compatibility issues on newer OS editions in our case. On the other hand, the interface needs graphical improvements when it comes to the icon design and RAM indicator. Nevertheless, you can test ShowDesktop Alternative for yourself, since it's free for non-commercial use.