If you use a computer, or even if you don't, but you watch TV, you have no doubt been exposed to one of the most heated debates of the technology age: Mac or PC? With ardent defenders and detractors on both sides, the ongoing struggle for supremacy may never have a clear victor. What it does have, however, are plenty of double-agents! For Windows users tired of the same old display, the same old functions, or the same old "Windows vibe", there is an answer: Nexus.

Simply put, Nexus is a Windows utility that converts your standard taskbar, interface, and system behavior from Windows presets, modifying them so your computer more closely resembles a Mac in feel and appearance. For curious Windows users, this can be a nice (and somewhat eye-opening) change from what you're used to. Nexus takes the form of a dock, and though it is jammed full of features, tools, and tricks, it can sometimes feel a bit clumsy or overwhelming for the user. In short, it's nice, but there's definitely a learning curve.

As you may have guessed, Nexus is a utility with both pros and cons. You can look below to learn more about both.

Pros

This utility is free, and packed full of features and tools. It looks nice, and has plenty of useful tools for the user to enjoy.

Cons

The free version is superseded by a for-profit "pro version", both of which are Windows-only. It can be very overwhelming for newcomers to this style of interface, and it isn't as intuitive as similar competing programs. It's a glimpse into "enemy territory", but it certainly isn't a substitute for the real thing (an Apple product).

Whether or not this utility is something that the end user will benefit from is a personal decision, but with the help of this review, that decision should be one that can be made with ease and education.