BioniX Wallpaper Changer Lite 13.12 / 14.15 Beta

Overview

If desktop background is the task of high priority to you, check out on BioniX Wallpaper Changer. Some people enjoy the ever changing desktop backgrounds while others are obsessed with their desktop colors, schemes, pictures, screensavers. If you enjoy changing the looks of your desktop, BioniX Wallpaper Changer takes your hobby to a new, professional level worth of a full-fledged piece of software dedicated specifically to desktop background.

BioniX Wallpaper is jam-packed with features and options which makes it one of the most powerful wallpaper managers on the Internet. This feature-rich and lightweight application allows users to change desktop background according to preferred time interval, from specific folders, with a bunch of effects.

Installation

BioniX Desktop Wallpaper has been on the market since 1999, so it is mature enough to be compatible with all Windows OS there are Win 98, XP, Vista, Win 7, and even Win 8. This application is 'monolithic,' which means it does not load tons of Adware to your PC. It is also possible to load the app along with your settings onto a USB stick and use it as a portable desktop manager.

It is also light on hardware requirements - only 4-5MB or RAM is to run it, so it even ancient machines will handle it.

Interface

Interface is definitely not the strongest point of BioniX Wallpaper, although you would imagine it has a 3D. No, it does not. In fact, interface is quite dull and unimpressive in terms of looks and customizable skins. It is possible to change the opacity and switch to minimalist mode. Developers have produced a quality piece to help users enhance the aesthetics of their desktop, but have disregarded the aesthetics of the software itself.

Despite the looks, the interface is simplistic and easy to handle. It reminds any audio player interface due to Play, Next, Stop, Playlist, Shuffle and other buttons typically found in audio players.

Rich settings menu allows for deep Active Desktop customization. System Tray icon is also comfy when it comes to performing quick tasks.

Features

- Low memory usage
- 'Smart stretches' images
- Tiles or centers images
- Starts automatically when Windows starts
- Transparent or minimalistic interface
- More external skins are available to download
- Does not interfere with the system and registry
- Remembers a user's settings
- Cool buttons and modes: panic button, hide desktop icons, minimize all open windows, remote control, show time over wallpaper, hide taskbar, "Don't disturb me" mode.

Pros

One of the obvious advantages of this software is its management of hardware resources. BioniX Wallpaper Changer is resource-friendly and lightweight and does not affect a PC's performance. Its comprehensive feature-rich interface allows for unlimited customization of desktop backgrounds. You can choose which folders to keep an eye on, and once you add new images to the folder they instantly appear on the background images associated list. You can also choose which folders to ignore. Shuffle function is a valuable addition to the 'surprise element' of your desktop appearance.

You can choose each image to run as it is, or you can choose to tweak its appearance with saturation or brightness effects. BioniX Wallpaper supports WB1 webshot files. It can exclude files from wallpapers list according to a keyword.

Cons

Other than the unattractive GUI, we could not identify any Cons.

Alternatives

Wallpaper Cycler is an easy to use and powerful desktop wallpaper manager. Automatic Wallpaper Changer is another wallpaper manager designed to display images from various directories on your desktop.

Conclusion

To conclude, those capable of appreciating the program's functions will find this comprehensive desktop wallpapers manager a top selection. BioniX Wallpaper offers a great feature set suitable for both beginners and advanced users.