Deskloom vs TaskbarTweak-Win

Deskloom is a free Windows app for arranging desktop elements into reusable scenes. A scene can coordinate dynamic wallpaper, taskbar style, widgets, workspace layout, desktop groups, and cursors. The app includes five built-in scenes and does not require an online gallery. Taskbar styles include System Default, Crystal Clear, Atmosphere Glass, Immersive Solid, and Floating Dock; widgets include clocks, system readings, Quick Notes, network throughput, storage, and battery cards. Desktop groups organize existing items visually without moving their files.

Scenes, settings, imported assets, and layouts are stored locally in the Windows user profile; no account or runtime internet connection is required. Capability checks, recovery journals, rollback, and a Restore Windows defaults option support reversible changes. Imported self-contained HTML wallpaper is blocked from network access, downloads, and external navigation. Deskloom 1.0 is available from the Microsoft Store and requires x64 Windows 11 version 25H2 (build 26200) or later. It does not replace classic Windows desktop-system icons.

TaskbarTweak-Win is a free, open-source Windows utility for moving the Windows 10 or Windows 11 taskbar. Its graphical interface lets you choose the left, right, top, or bottom position, then apply the change. The project says Explorer may need restarting afterward. To run it, download the ZIP or clone the repository and launch main.py; Python must be installed. The repository identifies the license as MIT and states that no paid plan or price is published. The tool focuses specifically on taskbar positioning rather than broader desktop customization. Its README warns that applying changes modifies Windows registry settings and advises using the utility at your own risk. Support is described for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The interface provides a direct position selector, while the Python requirement affects setup. Registry modification is the main system-level consideration before applying a new taskbar location.