Stardock's Start10 goes stealth with dark mode in latest update

Stardock is on a fleck of a dark way kick lately. Last week, Groupy added a dark mode of its own, and this week information technology's Start10's turn.

The latest update, version 1.75, adds a dark manner for Start10'south various start menu styles. In keeping with Stat10's purpose, the goal of the dark way is to brand it mesh with Windows 10's dark style in a way that makes the Start menu user experience better.

If you lot're unfamiliar with Start10, the tool was created to give Windows 10 users a style to customize the look of their Start menus. You lot tin can choose dissimilar themes for the card, ranging from a Windows vii manner to "Modernistic" and Windows 10-inspired themes. If y'all aren't quite happy with the style Microsoft changed the Beginning menu in Windows ten, so Start10 offers some alternatives.

Along with the general layout selections, Start10 includes options to filter searches in the Start menu, quick links for core system functions, an granular folders, and textures for the background and taskbar.

Start10 is available as a xxx-day trial for complimentary, and you tin pick it up for $5 at the cease of the trial. It's also available as part of Stardock's full Object Desktop suite, which includes several other tools for customizing Windows.

Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love

Each and every one of these charging gadgets will go along your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than than $xxx.

VisionTek viii,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)

This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and information technology costs about equally much as a single ticket to the movies.

Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $thirteen at Dell)

Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are amongst the best bachelor, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered upward when you need them. They're also eco. And the visitor'south affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the aforementioned time.

Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($xxx at Dell)

This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks proficient (and kind of like a UFO …) and hands charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights upward when you're charging. And it costs merely $30.

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