Download ObjectDock 2.0

Stardock has released version 2.0 of ObjectDock. This program is the Windows counterpart of Apple’s Dock, in which shortcuts to applications, games and tools can be put. When you hover over an icon, it lights up as it were. The program is available in a free and twenty dollar Plus variant, the latter of course offering more options. on this page the two versions can be easily compared. Below is a list of the major improvements made in this release.

New features in ObjectDock Plus 2.0 include:

• Improved skinning and visual-effects, with reflections, blur-behind and more.
• Explorer Folder Views. Put fully-interactive Explorer folder-views in your tabbed docks. Always keep your frequently used folders available and instantly accessible (Windows 7 only).
• New User Interface. Customizing a dock has never been this easy. Focused on helping you adjust the settings you use most, ObjectDock 2.0’s new UI makes configuring multiple docks seamless and natural.
• Improved App Switching. The best feature of the Windows 7 superbar, now available on all versions of Windows with ObjectDock. Hover over compatible running applications to preview that program’s windows and easily switch between them.
• Tabbed docks now easier to configure. Drag tabs with your right mouse button to quickly rearrange your tabs, or even tear one off completely onto its own dock. Add, remove, rename and recolor tabs with a simple right-click.