WindowFX

No matter how big a Microsoft fan you might be, there is no denying that there is always room for improvement in its products, especially when it comes to its popular operating system.
WindowFX is one of the apps that can help you not only enhance the behavior of windows and menus, but also customize to your liking.

Tweak animation styles

You can start by changing the animation typically displayed when you open, close, minimize or restore windows. Several options are available (rotate, spin, closed blinds or doors, flow, wobble and so on), and you can preview them before making up your mind.
The animation speed can be adjusted as well, and you can also create a list with the applications that you want to exclude from these new animation styles.

Window management enhancements

Another function supported by WindowFX is automatically resizing your windows when you drag it to certain sides of the monitor. For example, you can have them instantly minimized when they are dragged to the right side, whereas the left side could maximize them.
You can even add new items to the system-wide right-click menu, so you can easily toggle Always on top, roll or unroll current window, or adjust window transparency.

Customize behavior of desktop icons

A very nifty feature of WindowFX is hiding your desktop icons when your desktop is not in focus, as well as hiding their text labels or the icon shortcut overlays. Moreover, you can ensure that all desktop icons are semi-transparent and you get to control the transparency level.
You can use this app not only to keep your desktop clean, but also to darken the windows located under the active one so you can focus on your work better.

To summarize

All in all, WindowFX is a powerful and feature-packed solution that can help you personalize your Windows PC and enjoy functions you didn't even know you needed.