Description
Cairo Desktop is an alternative desktop environment for Windows operating systems that offers a modern, customizable, and efficient interface. It replaces the standard Windows desktop, including the Start menu, taskbar, and file manager, with a more fluid and visually appealing interface, inspired by systems like macOS and some Linux distributions.
Main features:
- Dynamic Taskbar:
- Replaces the Windows taskbar with a top bar (dock-like) that displays open applications, customizable shortcuts, and system icons.
- Supports multiple monitors with independent bars.
- Application Menu:
- A centralized and searchable menu, similar to Spotlight on macOS, for quickly accessing applications, files, and settings.
- Organizes applications into categories for easier navigation.
- Window Manager:
- Offers support for virtual workspaces, allowing window organization in different spaces for multitasking.
- Includes smooth visual effects, such as animations for minimizing/maximizing windows.
- Customization:
- Customizable themes and wallpapers.
- Allows adjustment of transparency, colors, and interface behavior.
- Windows Integration:
- Maintains full compatibility with Windows applications and files.
- Can run as an alternative shell or as an application on top of Explorer.
- Performance:
- Lightweight and optimized to not consume many system resources, working well on older machines.