ShellToys

7.4.0

Software information

License:

Shareware (Free to try)


Updated:

21 Dec 2012



Website:

http://cfishelltoys.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 8.47 MB


Downloads: 4195


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 21 Dec 2012

If we need to resize a picture, shred a file, encrypt a folder or perform other tasks, we have to install different applications, switch between different folders or navigate through a thick layer of options. ShellToys adds new options to Windows Explorer's context menu, to make your work easier. This feature is provided by other programs on the market, so it is not something new, but what makes ShellToys unique is the fact that it provides everything you need to encrypt files, shred, split or convert them, change the colors of your folders and much more. Instead of installing countless applications on your computer, you can perform numerous tasks, just by right clicking and selecting the appropriate options from a sub-menu.

You can use a fully functional trial version for 45 days, after which you must buy a license. The application provides support for numerous Windows platforms, from the old and forgotten Windows 98 to the recently released Windows 8. You can also find different installation files, for 32 and 64-bit operating systems.

It is sufficient to install the application on your computer if you want to start enjoying its functionality. You may right click anywhere on your desktop or on a standard explorer window to reveal the new options. By default, the core functions are located in a sub-menu, but you can also access a general settings panel to move individual items to the main context menu, hide them, add separators and much more.

The available options are too many to count. All you need to know is that ShellToys gives you a huge number of possibilities, from managing files or synchronizing your folders to extracting icons or creating virtual drives. If you take your time to study its general settings panel, you will discover many more features. For example, you can assign a keyboard shortcut to any function, so you don't have to look for it in the context menu.

The application's functionality is not limited to the context menu or its options. You can also activate a clipboard extension to manage everything you copy to the clipboard, modify the system's clock, save your preferred sizes and icons for Open and Save dialogs, customize menus and much more.

Pros

ShellToys adds a huge amount of useful options in Windows Explorer's context menu. It allows you to move them between a sub-menu and the main context menu, add separators and hide options, if you don't need them. The application's functionality goes beyond the context menu and its options. You can also set up keyboard shortcuts, enable a clipboard manager and more.

Cons

Besides the fact that you need some time to study all functions, the software does not present any serious issues. While using ShellToys, you will be able to perform any task, from basic actions to advanced procedures, with nothing more than context menu options or keyboard shortcuts.

ShellToys
7.4.0

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ShellToys Editor’s Review Rating

ShellToys has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 21 Dec 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated ShellToys 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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