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Which is more popular?
Based on our record, ShellNewHandler
seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned
2 times
since March 2021.
social mentions
0 vs 2
Cloud Computing popularity
100% vs 0%
Base details
Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.
User-Friendly Interface Boxes offers a simple and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to create and manage virtual machines without a steep learning curve.
Integration with GNOME As a part of the GNOME project, Boxes integrates well with the GNOME desktop environment, ensuring a seamless experience for users of this desktop.
Effortless Setup Setting up new virtual machines or connecting to remote desktops is streamlined, requiring minimal user input to get started.
Automatic Resource Allocation Boxes automatically allocates resources like CPU and memory based on the host system capabilities, simplifying management for users.
Remote Desktop Support In addition to managing local virtual machines, Boxes can connect to remote machines, providing flexibility in accessing different environments.
Possible disadvantages
Limited Advanced Features Boxes lacks some of the advanced features found in other virtualization tools, making it less suitable for power users who need extensive configuration options.
Performance Overhead As with many virtualization solutions, there is some performance overhead when running virtual machines, which might affect the host system’s performance.
Dependency on GNOME Since Boxes is designed for GNOME, its integration with other desktop environments might not be as smooth, potentially causing usability issues.
Limited Guest OS Compatibility Some users report that Boxes can have compatibility issues with certain guest operating systems, limiting its effectiveness in some scenarios.
No Snapshot Support Boxes currently does not support taking snapshots of virtual machines, which is a drawback for users who require rollback capabilities for testing configurations.
No features have been listed yet.
Analysis
An editorial look at what each product does well and who it suits.
B
BoxesShellNewHandler
No analysis of Boxes yet.
Overall verdict
ShellNewHandler is a niche, lightweight utility hosted on SourceForge designed to give users more control over the Windows 'New' context menu (the ShellNew menu). It can be considered good for its specific narrow use case, but it is an older, minimally maintained tool that may not suit all users, especially those on modern Windows versions.
Why this product is good
Provides direct control over customizing the Windows right-click 'New' menu, allowing users to add or remove file type entries
Lightweight and free, without bundled bloatware typical of some other free utilities
Simple and focused in scope, making it easy to understand for its specific purpose
Open distribution via SourceForge allows transparency and no-cost access
Recommended for
Power users who want to declutter or customize the Windows New context menu
IT administrators managing standardized desktop environments across multiple machines
Users comfortable with older utility-style tools and Windows registry-related tweaks
Not recommended for casual users seeking modern, actively supported software with regular updates
Boxes is interesting because it’s categorized under social media in the app store. This app has a broader focus by allowing users to organize and catalog a collection, connect with people who have similar interests,...
Recommendations tracked on public social media and blogs since March 2021.
B
Boxes0 mentionsShellNewHandler2 mentions
Tracking Boxes since Mar 2021.
I recently got libreoffice, but now the new option in right click looks like a mess. Can someone help me get rid of them please?
Use Shell New Handler. Run the portable app and simply untick the items you don't want to appear in your new context menu.
Source:
about 4 years ago
This menu should be easy to add/remove programs to... Who is really creating Access Databases from this menu often enough to keep it here? (Not me!) Is there an easy way to edit this?
I've always used ShellNewHandler for this. It's a really simple portable utility that allows you to remove most of the items from that menu. Tested it out on Windows 11 and it's still compatible.
Source:
over 5 years ago
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