Windows 7 > Rainmeter + Rocketdock
Rainmeter I just took about 5 different skins and just certain elements that i wanted. Just need to know how to configure and modify them for your personal usage. I run 3820 x 1080 resolution. Dual 24" monitors.
It's not complicated, just took me about 3 hours last night to get everything then make my own icons in photoshop for my Rocketdock. The vent information is the best part of it all to me since I run the vent and love to know who's on all the time without being logged on. Good luck on your Rainmeter adventure
Those who are haters towards it, I'm sorry you feel this way for a simple solution towards a creative desktop that helps me now so much.