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Collecting those little icons...
When Windows 95 first came out, I remember being fascinated with those little
icons sitting down in the system tray. In the early days, most stuff was
still 16-bit apps left over from Windows 3.1 which, obviously, did not
utilize this new area. However, as more and more 32-bit apps were developed,
more of them began to use it and one day I wondered, "How much crap can I get
down there?" I began collecting.
The Programs
To the right is a picture of a tray that's loaded with all the stuff described
below. Most people have their taskbar on the bottom of the screen, but that's just
because their computer came like that. You'll find that putting it on the left side
is much more convenient--- it gives you more vertical room to work on documents and
view webpages. Anyway, that's beside the point. Enjoy the tray icon descriptions...
| Volume Control
The standard Windows volume control icon. Everybody should have this, unless you don't have a soundcard. |
| Task Scheduler
The Windows task scheduler is present in certain builds of IE4 and in all Windows 98 installations. It lets you run any program at any specified time or interval. |
| Power Manager
This little icon shows up in Windows if you're running on a laptop or have power management turned on for something else. |
| VShield
One of McAfee's virus scan products. It comes with the Windows 98 Plus pack too. Author: McAfee  |
| Mobile Devices
All Windows CE based handheld or palm-sized PCs that connect to Windows through this Mobile Devices interface. |
| Modem
The Windows modem indicator shows when the modem is sending and receiving. |
| OmniHTTPd
OmniHTTPd web server. Author: Omnicron |
| Display Properties
Formerly known as QuickRes, a popular Windows power toy, this feature is now available in Windows 98 as a Display Properties tray icon. |
| Deluxe CD Player
The Deluxe CD Player in the Windows 98 Plus pack lets you pause/play and switch tracks from the tray. |
| ICQ
Internet chat client. "I-Seek-You" Author: Mirabilis |
| AOL Instant Messenger
Internet chat client. Author: AOL |
| Resource Meter
Monitors your system and upon double clicking, shows system, user, and GDI resources. |
| Netscape Mail
Netscape's new mail notification icon. Author: Netscape |
| Outlook Mail
Outlook's new mail notification icon. Author: Microsoft |
| ATI Display Properties
Systems with ATI video cards often have this icon, letting users read help or adjust display settings. Author: ATI |
| Camio Viewer
Some image viewing program that comes with the PhotoPC 600 digital camera. Shows pictures that are in the camera before downloading them. |
| WinGo
WinGo lets you make folder aliases that you can access from the system tray. Author: MetaProducts |
| Connectix VideoPhone
Connectix VideoPhone online directory icon, sends your dynamic IP address to ULS server so people can call you using Connectix VideoPhone Author: Connecix Corporation |
| Windows95 Dial-Up Networking
Little lights in the computer monitors light up to show modem activity. Author: Microsoft |
| Netscape Mail Notification
A little program that will check for mail even when Netscape isn't started. Author: Netscape Communications |
| RealPlayer
Shows that the RealPlayer is in memory and ready to play RealAudio and RealVideo files. Author: RealNetworks |
| Intel RSX3D
Intel RSX3D Peripheral Configuration, shows up and allows you to choose some 3D sound preferences. Author: Intel |
| TrayDay
Shows the current day of the month in the tray. Really useful in that you don't have to hover over the clock for the date ToolTip to pop up. Author: MJMSoft Design |
| TrayText
Send often used text to applications, even when they don't support copy/paste. Author: MJMSoft Design |
| My IP
Posts your dynamic IP address to web server Author: Byte Tek |
| Download Manager
Manages downloads from download.com, auto-finds new versions Author: CNet |
| Ensoniq Mixer
Replacement for Windows Volume Control for Ensoniq Sound Cards Author: Ensoniq Corp. |
| WinGuard
Detects, intercepts, and identifies viruses. Author: Dr. Solomon's |
| WinShade
Allows you to roll-up a window by double-clicking on its title bar. Very handy. Author: Sapphire |
| RealPlayer G2
Plays streaming RealAudio and RealVideo files Author: RealNetworks |
| K/oS Explorer LaunchPad
Helps you in your daily work with the Windows Explorer Author: K/oS |
| Magic Desktop
Allows you to hide or show your Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 desktop icons Author: Benjamin Bourderon |
| Neko
He's a little cat that chases your mouse around. |
| Personal Web Server
Very minimal little web server. Supports Microsoft technologies like ISAPI and ASP and stuff. Author: Microsoft |
| Distributed.Net Client
Distributed.Net calls themselves "the biggest computer in the world". They try to crack really tough encryption schemes by brute force, having everyone's computers work together. Author: Distributed.Net |
| 3Com Diagnostics
This is 3Com's network diagnostics program. It sits in the tray and lets you have access to a few networking testing tools. Author: 3Com |
| WaveTop
Broadcasts certain Internet content to you over a television signal so you don't have to go online. Author: WaveTop |
| Yahoo Pager
An Internet buddy list and instant message program. Author: Yahoo |
| PowWow
Another Internet buddy list and instant message program. This one has tons of features though, including games, voice communication, collaboration, you name it. Author: Tribal Voice |
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