Rainlendar

So you need a calendar, eh? Not a fancy Outlook one, mind you, just one that simply sits on your desktop and stores those little notes and reminders. Tried and tired of searching? Great, because this is the definite solution that I have used for years and only recently rediscovered – and it goes by the name of Rainlendar.

Due to previous alleged lack of compatibility with Vista, I decided to hold off downloading it for a while, but I really missed the little calendar at the corner of my desktop. Rainlendar is simple and easy to use – which is perfect, for my more “everyday” needs. And it’s also great for reminding me what date of the month it is (er, make that day of the week).

There are two versions of Rainlendar – and to be bluntly honest, you’re just going to need the Lite (aka free) version. I haven’t exactly used the Pro version before, but I’m pretty sure that the added features add little to the whole experience. Basically, the only features that Pro adds are networked calendars for those huge families of computers, and Outlook or Google Calendar support.

By the way, if you ever wanted to take a look at the true desktop of Herbert “Herbalicious” Lui, better take a close look.

Actually, I remember that my cousin once told me that the default skin was the only one I’d ever need for Rainlendar. Of course, I didn’t believe him and actually changed the skins a few times, but I always returned to the default “Shadow” skin. It’s simple, but it’s simplicity is it’s brilliance, which is why it’s pretty well-used. Rainlendar is a weird name, granted, but you’ll be enjoying it for years to come.