7個更好的Windows常用程式替代軟體

原文名稱：7 Better Alternatives To Common Windows Apps
翻譯人：上不了岸的魚{ttzhang}
原文連結：http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/enhance-or-replace-integrated-windows-applications-with-these-great-alternatives/

 

There is no doubt, Microsoft is going to dominate the operating system market through Windows 7. Who knows where we will be after that. At that point we will likely be looking at some type of open source product, such as Ubuntu?  Maybe even we'll move to our smart phone(s) full time?

毫無疑問，微軟準備通過Windows7來主宰作業系統市場。誰知道在這以後會發生什麼事情呢。在那時我們可能會關注一些開源的產品，比如Ubuntu? 甚至我們會轉向總是使用我們的智能手機呢？

Whatever the case, the Windows operating system still holds dominance on the market. With dominance though, comes much feedback and much modification from the users.

無論那一種情況發生，Windows作業系統都依然主宰著市場。由於擁有主宰作業系統市場的優勢，所以會有更多來自使用者的反饋和改善。

No matter how much you like a certain feature of Windows, there is always someone out there modifying it some way or another. This not only includes some of the integrated features of Windows, such as the Start Menu or Windows Explorer, but also individual applications, such as Notepad and MS Paint.

不管你有多喜歡Windows的某一個功能，總會有一些人這樣或那樣的修改它。這些修改不只是包括Windows整合的一些功能，像開始菜單或Window資源管理員，還有一些是獨立的應用程式，像記事本和微軟畫圖.

I have put together a list of the some of the best Windows apps and feature replacements that I could come up with.

我拿出一些最好的Windows應用程式和功能替代軟體，並已經把他們放到了下面的列表裡。

1. Vista Start Menu (Start Menu Alternative)
   

Vista Start Menu（替代開始菜單）

As confusing as the name is, Vista Start Menu not only gets you a Vista-like Start Menu in Windows XP, but also enhances and improves the Start Menu Interface in Windows Vista.

和它名字一樣有點混淆，Vista Start Menu 不僅僅讓你的Windows XP擁有仿Vista的開始菜單，而且增強了和改善了Vista中開始菜單的介面。

It adds the ability to tab items, quick access to shutdown options, zoom capabilities and simple shortcuts to search on both the local PC and Google.

它添加了很多功能，標籤項目、快速關機選項、凹凸貼圖和可以在本機及Google搜尋的簡單捷徑。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* JetStart
* Open Menu+

2. Replace Windows Taskbar with RocketDock

使用RocketDock替換Windows工作列

Rocketdock is a Windows taskbar replacement with a Mac-like feel. It's essentially a combination of the quick launch toolbar, the taskbar and desktop widgets, all rolled into one. It looks incredibly futuristic, it has a very smooth feel, and it doesn't eat up a lot of resources.

Rocketdock 是一個感覺很像MAC風格的Windows工作列替代軟體。它本質上是一個快速啟動欄、工作列和案頭工具的組合，把它們集中到一起。它看起來很不可思議，它有著非常平滑的外觀，而且也耗費資源也不多。

Other Alternatives:

其他可替代軟體：

* Moby Dock
* Object Dock

3. ExploreXP - Windows Explorer Replacement

ExploreXP –Windows資源管理員替代軟體

ExplorerXP is a free file manager replacement for Windows Explorer. We've previously written about Windows Explorer alternatives in the past, but I have found ExplorerXP to be a much more stripped down version of some of its competitors, while still giving you everything you need at the same time.

ExplorerXP是一個可以替代Windows資源管理員的免費檔案管理工具。我們之前已經寫過關於 Windows Explorer alternatives 文章。但是我們發現ExplorerXP和其他競爭者相比，是一個更加精簡的版本，同時依然提供了所有你需要的功能。

It has built in tab ability, folder sizes, quick access to My Computer, Recycle Bin, My Docs, Desktop, multi rename tool, all running on just 410KB of size.

它具有選項卡能力、檔案夾大小、快速開啟我的電腦、資源回收筒、我的文件、案頭、多重新命名工具，運行所有的這些功能卻只有410KB大小。

If you are looking to upgrade Windows Explorer with many must-have add-ons, while continuing to use many of its built-in capability, this is the freeware to get.

如果你正在尋找更新Windows資源管理員以使其擁有更多的外掛程式，同時還希望繼續使用很多它內建的功能，這是免費得到的【ExplorerXP】。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* Explorer2 Lite
* Q-Dir
* XPlorer
* FreeCommander
* A43
* UltraExplorer

4. Process Explorer - Task Manager Alternative

Process Explorer –工作管理員替代產品

Process Explorer from Sysinternals is a great Windows task manager alternative to get an in-depth look at all of the running processes on your computer, including where individual executables are located, search capabilities for individual DLLs, plus a much more detailed look at system resources, and where they are being allocated.

來自Sysinternals的Process Explorer 是一個強大的Windows工作管理員替代產品，它可以獲得你的電腦上正在啟動並執行所有進程，包括在哪裡找到單獨的可執行檔，尋找單獨的dll，以及更加詳細的系統資源和它們被分配到哪裡。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* What's Running
* Task Manager Extension 2.1
* MKN TaskExplorer

5. Notepad++ : Wordpad / Notepad Replacement

Notepad++：Wordpad / Notepad的替代產品

Notepad++ is a much more comprehensive, in-depth textpad editor, with built-in tab ability for multiple documents, drag and drop support, color print capability, zooming, auto completion, bookmarking, and even macros. It's not your typical plain ole' Windows notepad or wordpad. It's built for code writers and programmers, but used and available to all. Overall, it's a great Notepad replacement for Windows.

Notepad++ 是一個更加全面和強大的textpad編輯器，內建多文檔標籤、拖放支援、文法高亮【顏色列印能力】、縮放、自動完成、書籤，甚至支援宏。它不是你的普通的Windows記事本和寫字板。它是為代碼編寫人員和程式員而開發的，但是任何人都可以得到和使用它。總而言之，它是一個Windows記事本的很好的替代產品。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* Notepad2
* Programmer's Notepad
* PSPad
* MetaPad
* DocPad
* TED Notepad
* AkelPad

6. Defraggler - Faster Replacement for Windows Defragmenter

Defraggler- 更快的Windows磁碟磁碟重組器

Defragmenting your hard drive has become an essential part of keeping your computer running at an optimal speed, and keeping your hard drive in tip top shape. It essentially takes all of the separated files on your hard disk, and pieces them back together so that everything just runs smoother.

為了使你的電腦運行在最佳的速度和保持你的硬碟的tip top shape[這個不知道怎麼翻譯]，整理硬碟片段已經成為了最重要的一部分。

Windows, for as far back as I can remember, has always had some type of defrag utility. The problem is that it's never been that good. Fortunately with time, comes faster computers, smarter programmers and a much better interface. Defraggler appears to have all of this rolled into one. It is incredibly easy to use and understand. It has an incredibly nice interface and most important, it's incredibly fast.

在我的記憶中，Windows已經有了好幾種磁碟重組工具。問題是它從來就沒有做好。幸好，隨著時間的推移，有了更快的電腦、更聰明的程式員和更好的介面。Defraggler 似乎把所有的這一切合而為一。它是難以置信的容易理解和使用。它還有一個漂亮的讓人難以置信的介面，更重要的是它的速度也快的讓人難以置信。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* Auslogics
* Contig
* PageDefrag
* Five Programs To Defragment Your PC.

7. LogMeIn Free - Windows Remote Desktop Alternative

LogMeIn Free - Windows 遠端桌面的替代品

I was amazed when a co-worker referred me to this website, a couple of years ago. The incredible speed, security and capability sold me from day one. The LogMeIn Free version lacks printing and file transfers, but if you are simply trying to access your home or work computer without ever having to touch a firewall, LogMeIn is the best way to go. From all indications, it sounds like it's the best free alternative to 'GoToMyPC' as well.

幾年前，我的同事提到這個網站的時候我非常驚訝。令人難以置信的速度、安全性和功能sold me from day one【不會翻譯】。LogMeIn的免費版本缺少列印和檔案傳送的功能，但是如果您只是視圖串連家中或工作的電腦而不會穿越防火牆時，LogMeIn是最佳的方式。各種跡象都表明，聽起來就好像LogMeIn是'GoToMyPC'最好的替代品。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：

* UltraVNC
* TightVNC
* CrossLoop

8. Replace Paint with Gimp

用Gimp替代Paint

Gimp is quickly becoming a strong competitor to Adobe's Photoshop. It comes bundled with a very similar interface, it has many of the same features as Adobe's massive product, and it has plenty of tutorials via YouTube or blogs, to go along with it.

As far as a replacement for Microsoft's Paint, I don't think it even falls into the same category. However, it is free, and can easily become a full-time replacement for Paint. Keep your eye out for future MakeUseOf tutorials, in regards to Gimp. We had a few Gimp tips already.

Gimp正迅速成長為Adobe公司的產品Photoshop的強大競爭者。它捆綁了一個【和PS】很類似的介面，它擁有很多和Adobe的龐大產品相同的功能，而且在YouTube或部落格中它有足夠多的教程。

至於作為微軟的Paint的替代產品，我甚至不認為它們屬於一個類別。然而，它是免費的，而且很容易就可以成為Paint的全職替代產品。關於Gimp，你關注未來的MakeUseOf教程。我們已經有幾個Gimp 提示 了。

Other Alternatives:

其他替代軟體：
* Paint.NET
* PhotoFiltre

As you can see, there are plenty of alternative options out there for many facets of Microsoft Windows. I didn't dive into the most obvious of items, such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer, but I gave a fairly in depth breakdown of many of the free replacment apps available for many different versions of Windows, but specifically for XP and Vista.

正如你看到的，微軟Windows的很多方面都有很多的其他選擇。我並沒有仔細研究最明顯的項目，比如Windows Media Player和Internet Explorer，但是我對可用於Windows不同版本的免費的可替換應用程式做了非常深入的分析，但是主要是XP和Vista。

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