Desktop Assistant

The program Desktop Assistant, developed by Sphinx Software, has recently released its latest version, 4.1.27.1. This software is an excellent tool categorized under Education, with a subcategory of Reference. It supports various Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11.

Desktop Assistant allows free access to a myriad of online lookup resources with just a single click, within almost any application. The program is versatile in its functionality, providing quick lookups for dictionary definitions, encyclopedia entries, and any other third-party online resources configurable by the user. Whether you're searching within files on your desktop or requiring one-click lookup from other applications, Desktop Assistant has got you covered.

This version, along with its predecessors like 4.1, 1.6, and 1.3, includes executable files such as da.exe, DesktopAssistant.exe, DesktopAssistantTrayIcon.exe, Dsktop.exe, and INDesktop.exe. The results of your searches and simple arithmetic calculations can be presented in a docked multi-tab bar that supports lookup history or alternatively in your default web browser. Moreover, users can set a default online resource or choose from a lookup context menu within the application they're using.

Pros:

• Free access to online lookup resources.
• Quick, one-click lookup in various applications.
• Multi-tab bar with lookup history.
• Simple arithmetic calculations included.
• Highly configurable lookup resources.

Cons:

• The user interface could be more modern.
• Limited to Windows operating systems.

Overall, Desktop Assistant is a robust and free reference tool that enhances productivity by making information retrieval seamless and efficient.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus.

You may want to check out more software, such as Remote Desktop Assistant, Bytes Desktop Assistant or Virtual Desktop Assist, which might be similar to Desktop Assistant.