TopDesk 1.5.3, a task switcher that emulates OS X Exposé and Vista Flip3D functionality, is now available. [Download TopDesk 1.5.3]







The major features in version 1.5.3 are:

* Quick Launch Shortcuts - Users can now tile and hide windows using quick launch toolbar shortcuts.
* Portability - TopDesk can now run portably (e.g. on a USB memory stick).
* Mouse Selection In Flip Layout - Windows can now be selected using the mouse when using the Flip layout.
* Improved Video Performance - TopDesk now preloads window images before tiling, reducing stutter caused by the video driver loading images into memory.
* Improved Game Compatibility - TopDesk now automatically disables itself when other full screen 3D accelerated applications are open and lets users know why it disabled itself.
* Improved Video Compatibility - TopDesk is now runs on more lower-end video cards, and glitches that occur while tiling windows that use 3D acceleration and/or overlays, such as Windows Media Player, have been reduced.
* Improved Screen Saver Compatibility - TopDesk now turns off screen savers while tiling.
* Improved Application Compatibility - TopDesk now works with more applications.
* Compatibility With Non-Administrator User Accounts - TopDesk now runs under non-administrator user accounts.
* Traditional Alt-Tab Switching In Flip Layout - TopDesk now supports traditional Alt-Tab switching between the two frontmost windows while using Flip layout.
* Win+Tab Hot Key Support - The Windows+Tab hot key combination is now supported by TopDesk.
* Improved Window Image Snapshots - TopDesk is now more compatible with Java applications and Linux ports.
* Hide TopDesk System Tray Icon - The TopDesk system tray icon can now be hidden.
* Enable/Disable TopDesk From System Tray Menu - TopDesk can now be enabled/disabled from the TopDesk system tray menu.
* Configure TopDesk From Start Menu - Users can launch the TopDesk Options dialog from the Start Menu.
* Tips - TopDesk now displays optional tips while tiling.
* Configurable Tiling And Untiling Behavior - Users can now choose between TopDesk 1.4.2 tiling/untiling behavior or traditional Alt-Tab tiling/untiling behavior.
* Configurable Minimized Window Transparency - Minimized window transparency can now be turned on or off.
* Configurable Restart Window Enumeration - TopDesk can now enumerate only visible windows when it starts/restarts, preventing minimized windows from appearing while resuming/unlocking a computer.
* Configurable "No Windows To Tile Or Hide" Warning - The "beep" TopDesk sounds when no windows are available to tile or hide can now be turned on or off.
* Improved Disable Behavior - TopDesk hot keys are now available for use by other applications while TopDesk is disabled.
* Improved Hot Key Configuration - Hot keys can now be disabled.
* Restore Default Configuration - Users can now restore the default configuration.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now displays the desktop background in Windows Vista.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer tries to snapshot an application window image if the application is hung.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now only untiles when the Alt key is released if Alt is part of a TopDesk hot key combination.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now behaves correctly when multiple hot key combinations are activated in quick succession.
* Bug Fix - Other applications are now prevented from stealing focus while TopDesk is tiling windows.
* Bug Fix - The mouse scroll wheel now works when tiling is activated using mouse hotspots.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer crashes when Explorer crashes.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer exits with an error message when delayed by other applications at system startup.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now works better when locking/unlocking, resuming from standby or hibernation, and when using Remote Desktop.
* Bug Fix - Desktop wallpaper changes are now always correctly detected.
* Bug Fix - Centered desktop wallpaper on non-primary monitors is now displayed correctly.
* Bug Fix - Hebrew/Arabic language windows are now displayed correctly.
* Bug Fix - The ESC key now cancels selection in Flip layout.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now uses less CPU while disabled.
* Bug Fix - The window tile window title font size is now displayed correctly in Options dialog.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer attempts to scroll when only one window is displayed in Flip mode.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk now animates scrolling when only two windows are displayed in Flip mode.
* Bug Fix - Maximized iTunes windows are now displayed while tiling.
* Bug Fix - TopDesk no longer remains disabled after the computer is unlocked.

Visit the TopDesk web site for more information.