So you want to turbo-charge your Windows PC eh? Where do you start? What programs are available?
I've gone through virtually all the programs I'm familiar with and tried to put together a reasonably comprehensive guide to customization. It's by no means complete, there are hundreds and hundreds of different programs available. But I do try to cover most of the main ones including WindowBlinds, Microangelo, IconPackager, Avedesk, Winamp, IconX, IconDeveloper, Konfabulator, Kapsules, DesktopX, Sysmetrix, Samurize, ObjectDock, NextSTART, ObjectBar, Litestep, Talisman, Aston Shell, CursorXP, Windows Media Player, LogonStudio, BootSkin, Trillian, XFIRE, and Theme Manager.
If you're interested in spreading the word on customizing your PC, you may find this to be a useful compendium to pass the word on.