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Orbiq offers a 3D radial app launcher as an alternative to the Windows Start menu

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Orbiq is a lightweight Windows launcher that presents apps on a spinning 3D radial dial instead of the standard flat Start menu list. Users summon the dial with a hotkey, and it fades in over the desktop so they can launch an app or dismiss the wheel with a click. Shortcuts can be dragged into the center to build custom wheels, with separate wheels saved for different contexts such as development, media, or work. The app also lets users replace icons with their own PNG images and is designed to be small, with no account, cloud service, ads, or telemetry. The developer has released the source code on GitHub and is asking for feedback, especially on the feel of the 3D motion.

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