Desktop Themes
Big things are spoken about the desktop themes in Windows, pros and cons.
Here are my 2 cents...
Pros:
- Nicer looking desktops
- Modern looking windows and applications
That was it, not a long list, isn't it? Now the cons:
- Slows down the computer a little bit (not a big deal for modern computers, but still)
- Incompatible with some applications (I really hate those incompatibilities)
- Bigger borders, taskbars and windows (not a problem unless you are a developer like me and every pixel counts)
I also keep this one short. I am not against themes, but the first thing I do after I install the OS is to disable the themes service (actually set it to manual start) and change the desktop theme to "Windows Classic". So it looks like a good old days Windows 2000, so what? I like it. Plus no more conflicts and the system runs without being slowed down.
What you should do? It's completely up to you. However, use themes when:
- The OS is not a server type one, but a workstation one (like Windows XP)
- You do not care about the slowdown it introduces
- You actually like them
- Desktop space is not that important to you
Do not use them when:
- The OS is a server type one (like Windows 2003)
- You can notice an improvement in computer speed and response when the themes are off
- You do need every pixel on the screen
- You don't like them
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