Recommended Posts

Hello, everyone. My name is CyanPrime aka William Starkovich. I'm here cause I want to show you all my simple app launcher dock I started on yesterday.

What does it do?

Well it lets you skin it, and each button on it (8 buttons), and it lets you run command line arguments from the data\args.cfg file. The command line arguments allow you to open up a browser and start it on youtube or something, and even let you launch steam games directly.

should work on XP - 7, x86 or x64.

needs .net 4.0 to work.

I'd really like some feedback on it, and maybe new ideas, but please go easy on it, as it was only made yesterday.

-Download-

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28109593/simpledock-0.0.2.zip

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1117009-simpledock-v001/
Share on other sites

People are wary of downloading and running a piece of software that requires admin access from someone who has just joined the forum. Also, Chrome is marking this as malicious. However, I completed a cursory analysis of your software and it doesn't appear to be malicious from the code I saw (not that I'm vouching for it's complete safety).

It does seem very primitive and that it would require quite a bit more work before it could be useful to people. I would suggest making what you have more stable and complete and then coming back for some feature suggestions.

Okay, first of all, this needs .net 4.5, not 4.0. I can't seem to edit my post so sorry about that. Second, is the screenshot. I need to tell you all that this is a very basic wip design, it is reskinable, and is getting a new default skin very soon. each button can be reskined as well, so you can make icons for your apps.

https://dl.dropbox.c...93/dock-ss1.png

Also, it asks for highest privalages so it can be sure to run what ever programs you can run.

screen shots? Is it portable if so i can try it out when i leave work.

Yes, sir. It can even have relative paths to the programs you wanna run, just use ".." (without the quotes) to go up a directory.

Also, it asks for highest privalages so it can be sure to run what ever programs you can run.

You do not need admin rights to run whatever the user can run. By default your application will have the same rights as user.

You are also then launching applications with admin privileges that don't necessarily deserve them.

Take a look at this question to see how you can run your application with user rights and then launch applications with admin rights if need be: http://stackoverflow...h-higher-rights

Come on. Insert the photo of your app. DB is blocked and has been blocked by every company I have worked with. There is a little check box to show image in your posts.

What makes this stand out from other application launchers. This is a v.0.1 release so it will not be received well at first. even you friends do not want to try it out??

If I am going to test out some software I will not go easy on it. If it sucks I will say so, if it looks like a turd I will tell you.

should work on XP - 7, x86 or x64.

needs .net 4.0 to work.

this is wrong answer. You should have tested this on systems even before putting out into the public. Now you need to include Win 8 too.

Come on. Insert the photo of your app. DB is blocked and has been blocked by every company I have worked with. There is a little check box to show image in your posts.

What makes this stand out from other application launchers. This is a v.0.1 release so it will not be received well at first. even you friends do not want to try it out??

If I am going to test out some software I will not go easy on it. If it sucks I will say so, if it looks like a turd I will tell you.

this is wrong answer. You should have tested this on systems even before putting out into the public. Now you need to include Win 8 too.

Here is the picture inserted. Keep in mind that this is pretty much only to prove it's a dock, as it is easily skinable, and will be recieving a new skin soon. To put it bluntly: only a idiot would judge this app based on this picture. That said, it also shows you the button placement, which can not change, so if you think a button can be changed or something (mainly close, or the decor check box) I'd like feedback on that.

What makes this stand out from other application launchers. This is a v.0.1 release so it will not be received well at first. even you friends do not want to try it out??

If I am going to test out some software I will not go easy on it. If it sucks I will say so, if it looks like a turd I will tell you.

Nothing makes it stand out yet, it's only been a god damn day since it was made. That's like asking a writer what makes his book standout from others when he hands you a idea he wrote down. I don't know what direction to go with this dock, that's why I'm asking for ideas...

As for my friends, apparently they aren't as good of friends as I thought, also I want opinions from other developers as well, and none of my developer friends have responded yet, and most likely wont.

Also I guess you're not a developer if you can't tell the difference from a proof of concept from full on 3 year old software, thought you are right that normally I wouldn't make it public yet. I was basically forced to make it public because my friends and groups wouldn't give me a damn reply..

HpmUj.png

Sorry this reply took so long. My boyfriend is over, so I'll be kinda being slow with dev until tomorrow. I am looking to implement the_architect idea to make simpledock not ask for admin privs ASAP, so look forward to that!

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Posts

    • Just when I thought EA couldn't go lower. They surpassed my expectations
    • The GEEKOM A8 mini PC is 20% off (lower than Prime Day pricing) plus Huge Storewide Sale by Steven Parker GEEKOM is back with a deal on a variant of its A8 Mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8945HS, which came out in 2024 with a TDP of just 45W, with a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a Turbo Boost of 4.9 GHz; although we never reviewed this variant, we did check out the Ryzen 9 version. As a reminder of what you get, below are the specifications for this Mini PC. GEEKOM A8 Dimensions 112.4 mm x 112.4 mm x 37 mm Weight 450g CPU Ryzen 7 8745HS (8 cores, 16 threads, 16MB L3 cache, 3.8 - 4.9 GHz, TDP: 45 W) cTDP: 35-54W (Default 45W) Graphics AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics 12 RDNA 3 Graphics Cores 2700MHz 768 shading units / stream processors (12 CUs), 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs NPU XDNA architecture (Up to 16 NPU TOPS) Memory 16GB Dual-channel Crucial DDR5-5600MT/s SODIMM (up to 64GB) Storage 1TB NVMe M.2 (PCIe Gen 4.0 x4) Operating System Windows 11 Pro Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2 Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6E Kensington Lock No SD Card reader Yes (left side) Adapter 120W, 6.32A, 19V Power Adapter Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm front stereo headset jack Rear I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x USB 4 Gen 3 Type-C with Power delivery up to 15W (5V 3A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 2 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x 2.5G RJ45 LAN 1 x DC-in Deal Price $519 (buying links below) GEEKOM has two configurations of the A8, with the only difference being the slightly less-powerful Ryzen 7 CPU with half the storage (1TB) and DDR5 memory (16GB). This knocks $350 off the price compared to the $999 Ryzen 9 configuration. In both instances, a Windows 11 Pro license is also pre-loaded. As I said previously, this appears to be an update on the A7 with the only difference being the newer CPU. The packaging has changed quite a bit from the A7. Instead of dark colors, now the box is completely white, and the foam cushion has been replaced by a cardboard mould that the A8 sits in, above a small envelope that contains a thank you card and booklet that has guidance on all of the controls, how to access the A8 to swap out the SSD or memory, and safety information in several European languages. Upon removing the cardboard mould, you can find another cardboard compartment that contains the power lead, HDMI cable, VESA plate, and a bag of screws. What’s In The Box 1 x A8 Mini PC 1 x Power Adapter 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x VESA plate and bag of screws 1 x Envelope with booklet and Thank you card Unlike the A7, the VESA mount option is back with the A8. In short, you have everything you need to get started. All products sold by GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region (the U.S. has a U.S. warehouse, mainland E.U. has a German warehouse). GEEKOM A8 at GEEKOM U.S. for $519 was $649 (20% off) GEEKOM A8 at GEEKOM U.K. for £503 was £629 (20% off) GEEKOM A8 at GEEKOM CA for $735.20 was $919 (20% off) Use coupon code NWGKA820 when checking out. This flash deal expires on July 2. Next up is the highest savings on the A7 Max series of Mini PC in the Spring Sale. The GEEKOM [2026 Edition] A7 MAX with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 16GB DDR5, and 1TB SSD. Operating System: Windows 11 Pro CPU Model: Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU Speed: 5.2 GHz Cache Size: 24 MB Graphics Card Description: Integrated Graphics Coprocessor: AMD Radeon 780M Memory Storage Capacity: 16GB DDR5 SSD: 1 TB We reviewed this Mini PC back in January, and praised it for its modern internals like a dedicated NPU and DDR5 memory; as such, it is more than capable of keeping up with today's offerings of Mini PC on the market. GEEKOM A7 Max at GEEKOM U.S. for $587 (was $699) 16% off GEEKOM A7 Max at GEEKOM U.K. for £551 was £689 (20% off) Use coupon code NWGKA7MAX when checking out. This flash deal expires on July 2. Huge Summer Sale If the above deals don't tickle your fancy, from today, there are deep discounts on a range of other GEEKOM products. From June 15 to June 30, the GEEKOM Official Store will be running its Summer Sale, with discounts starting from 15% off across the entire lineup, up to 50%! This is their biggest promotion of the year so far, offering pricing that is even lower than select Prime Day deals. You can check out the discounts at the dedicated Summer Sale landing pages below. GEEKOM U.S. Summer Sale GEEKOM U.K. Summer Sale What's more, all products from GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region (the U.S. has a U.S. warehouse, mainland E.U. has a German warehouse, the U.K. has a U.K. warehouse, Australia has an AU warehouse). While the Summer Sale ends on June 30, deals on the A8 and A7 Max will remain active until July 2.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Jeroen Wilms earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      rolfus earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Month Later
      Leroy Jethro Gibbs earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Conversation Starter
      flexorcist earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • One Month Later
      AndreaB earned a badge
      One Month Later
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      513
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      205
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      136
    4. 4
      ATLien_0
      88
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      85
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!