Folder Stacks put frequently used folders on Cairo’s menu bar for quick access. Cairo Desktop Environment reshapes the Windows desktop around organized app launching, window switching, and navigation through desktop files.
Programs Menu and Cairo taskbar
The Programs Menu lets you sort applications into categories that match the way you work. Drag apps into the categories to arrange the menu, then use it as a central place to launch them.
Cairo’s taskbar keeps open windows organized according to the same program grouping. Its list button displays open windows in a grouped view, making it easier to identify and switch to a particular task.
How does Dynamic Desktop navigation work?
Dynamic Desktop makes desktop contents browsable through a pop-up navigation control. Move forward or back through locations from the desktop itself, without opening File Explorer for each step. This approach suits workflows where files and folders are reached directly from the desktop.
Folder Stacks for recurring folders
Drag a frequently used folder onto Cairo’s menu bar to create a Folder Stack. The folder then has a dedicated menu-bar entry, so you can return to recurring locations without searching through desktop icons or folder windows.
Together, these features make Cairo a shell-style desktop environment: the Programs Menu handles app categories, the taskbar organizes running windows, and the menu bar provides shortcuts to folders.
Pros
- Folder Stacks pin frequently used folders to the menu bar
- Programs Menu categories can be arranged with drag and drop
- Taskbar window groups follow the organization of the Programs Menu
- Dynamic Desktop navigation includes forward and back controls
Cons
- The installer is unsigned, so Windows Defender may require an override
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · .NET 4.7.1 or later
Can applications be organized into custom categories?
Yes. Arrange apps into categories in the Programs Menu using drag and drop.
How do I add a frequently used folder to Cairo?
Drag the folder onto the menu bar to create a Folder Stack.
How does Cairo organize open windows?
The taskbar groups windows according to the organization of the Programs Menu, and its list button shows open windows.
