Latest commit 262a292 on Dec 7, 2017 brndnmtthws Add missing build dep. Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any kind of information on your desktop.
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Which is more popular?
Based on our record, Conky
seems to be a lot more popular than ShellNewHandler.
While we know about 42 links to Conky,
we've tracked only 2 mentions of ShellNewHandler.
social mentions
42 vs 2
Monitoring Tools popularity
95% vs 5%
Base details
Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.
Customization Conky allows for extensive customization. Users can create their own themes and widgets, which can display a wide variety of system information.
Lightweight Conky is known for being lightweight and efficient, consuming minimal system resources compared to other system monitoring tools.
Flexibility The application supports numerous outputs like text, graphs, and bars, allowing users to choose how they want their data visualized.
Community Support Conky has a strong community and a wealth of user-contributed templates and scripts, making it easier for new users to get started.
Integration It can be integrated into various desktop environments and window managers, making it a versatile tool across different Linux distributions.
Possible disadvantages
Complexity The high level of customization can make the initial setup process complex and daunting for new users.
Configuration Format Conky uses its own configuration format, which can be difficult to learn and understand for those who are not familiar with it.
Stability Sometimes Conky can be less stable, especially when running complex scripts or on less common desktop environments.
Documentation While there is community support, the official documentation can be somewhat lacking, making it difficult to troubleshoot certain issues.
Limited Cross-Platform Support Conky is primarily designed for Linux and UNIX-like systems, making it less useful for users on Windows or macOS.
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Analysis
An editorial look at what each product does well and who it suits.
ConkyShellNewHandler
Overall verdict
Conky is generally considered a good tool for users who appreciate customizable system monitoring solutions. Its versatility and lightweight design make it a favorite among those who enjoy tweaking and optimizing their desktop environment.
Why this product is good
Conky is a highly configurable system monitor software for Linux and BSD that allows users to display various system status information on their desktop in a visually appealing manner. It is popular due to its lightweight and efficient nature, consuming minimal system resources while providing a wide range of customization options for users to tailor the appearance and information displayed according to their needs.
Recommended for
Conky is recommended for advanced users who are comfortable with configuring software through text files and those who desire a personalized and detailed view of their system’s performance metrics. It is particularly suited for Linux and BSD users looking to enhance their desktop aesthetics with dynamic system information.
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
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Social recommendations and mentions
Recommendations tracked on public social media and blogs since March 2021.
Conky42 mentionsShellNewHandler2 mentions
An app to count down till certain day
Maybe put something like echo $(($(date -d 24-Dec +%j) - $(date +%j))) days into your bashrc. Conky should be able to display it nicely on the desktop.
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over 3 years ago
Do you plan on adding widgets to your desktop in Sonoma?
What I could go for is something like Conky (https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky).
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over 3 years ago
Funny meme btw. Personally, I use xorg with 3 displays. Fortunately, the resolution is same on all screens (full HD). I use Komorebi for live wallpapers and conky for sidebar. It works flawlessly.
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over 3 years ago
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.
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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.
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over 5 years ago
Alternatives to Conky and ShellNewHandler
When comparing Conky and ShellNewHandler, you can also consider the following products.
GKrellM
Rainmeter
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Nerdtool
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