- March 29, 2017
- Stardock
Fences 3
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About
Fences 3 is a Windows organizational solution that lets you declutter your desktop by collecting icons, files, and folders in shaded areas. These "fences" can be hidden with a double-click, creating additional desktop space for creative work or streaming. The fences can be easily customized, allowing you to snap them to the sides, spread them across multiple pages, or roll them up with a click.
- Fences is a fantastic tool for organizing and decluttering the desktop, making it visually appealing and easy to navigate.
- The software offers a lot of customization options, allowing users to create fences that suit their personal preferences and workflow.
- Many users appreciate the seamless integration with Wallpaper Engine, enhancing their desktop experience.
- Recent updates have caused significant issues, including compatibility problems with Windows 11 and the software becoming inoperable for some users.
- The transition to subscription-based models and the lack of free upgrades for existing users have led to frustration and accusations of greedy business practices.
- Users have reported bugs such as icons randomly moving between fences and difficulties in uninstalling the software, leading to a negative perception of its reliability.
- optimization12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The optimization of the software is mixed, with some users reporting significant performance issues on higher-end systems, particularly when used alongside other applications like Wallpaper Engine. Conversely, others praise its ability to run smoothly without any noticeable performance hit, even on low-spec machines, suggesting that it can effectively manage desktop clutter without compromising system performance.
“Ton of features, options, and no performance hit whatsoever on your PC.”
“No performance hit when it is running even on low spec.”
“I used to use this on a 486 with less computing power than a modern £10 throwaway phone, and it never hurt performance even on that.”
“Sadly, it causes major performance issues on the desktop, which makes it very hard to use sometimes (running on Ryzen 2600X + GTX 1070 Ti).”
“- can slow performance when used with Wallpaper Engine.”
“Yes, a cluttered desktop isn't best practice, but this hides it all, and on modern computers, a cluttered desktop is the least of your performance worries.”
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