Most if not all of us have been pretty satisfied with Windows 7. With obvious security and performances enhancements over Windows Vista, Windows 7 is slowly becoming the operating system of choice for many. With that said, we still find that that Microsoft has left out some pretty usable features in their most recent release of Windows. Yes you can always buy and download third-party programs to accomplish what you need done, but isn’t it nice when Microsoft bundles up everything you need all together? Wait a minute…didn’t Microsoft get criticized for doing just that a few years back, when they started to bundle Internet Explorer with their PC’s, not giving NetScape a chance to breath? I think Apple and the invention of the Mac ended all that…

UltraMon, for those who haven’t used it, is really the ultra utility for any dual monitor users out there. With computer enhacements in the past decade, more users than ever, especially at work environment are using dual monitors to increase their performance. In fact a recent study proved that using a second monitor can actually help increase your proficiency over 30%. Make sure to tell your boss that on your next review.

In all seriousness, UltraMon is an amazing little program that lets you quickly and easily alter the settings of each monitor with a cute little system tray icon. More notable, UltraMon adds several buttons on the top right of each window. Of course everyone is used to just have a minimize, maximize and cancel button, but with UltraMon, you are graceed with two more fancy buttons – full dual screen expansion, and another button that lets you quickly and easily send any window or program to your other screen. Thats right, no more dragging, resizing and such. We know that Microsoft added the new Snap utility to Windows 7, and it would have been nice to see the advent of some more features for dual screen users. Even more so, UltraMon also adds you a much-needed taskbar on your second screen. We stil don’t really understand why Microsoft doesn’t simply add any of these features, but for now, do yourself a favor and download UltraMon.

UltraMon is a utility for multi-monitor systems, designed to increase productivity and unlock the full potential of multiple monitors.

• efficiently move windows and maximize windows across the desktop
• manage more applications with the Smart Taskbar
• control application positioning with UltraMon Shortcuts
• multi-monitor support for desktop wallpapers and screen savers
• mirror your main monitor to secondary monitors for a presentation

For more information, read the Overview and take the Feature Tour. A full-featured trial version is available for download.