Eee Docking

Oftentimes hardware developers provide alongside their devices a bundle of software solutions to help users make the most of the unit they acquired. This happens frequently with laptops or netbooks, which come with branded applications that give quick access to features available only for a select group of users.

Those who own an ASUS Eee PC may already be familiarized with a nifty utility that is known as Eee Docking. This program is actually a dock that was created in order to offer users a simple means of enjoying online services as well as other features linked to the on-board components, like the webcam or microphone.

The transparent dock sits by default on the upper part of the desktop, but its position can be easily changed so that it is anchored on the desired side of the screen. The opacity level of Eee Docking can be adjusted as well, using a simple slider that user can move to the preferred position.

By default, all the docklets are displayed, so it is possible to move among 'Access', 'Sharing', 'Experience' and 'Tools'. Configuring the contents of each of them can be done and users will be able to decide which docklets they want to keep active.

The ASUS specific service that can be accessed through Eee Docking include ASUS Webstorage, ASUS @Vibe or ASUS AP Bank. To share content with other users, the dedicated area of this dock application provides a means of making screen captures or placing video calls using the built-in webcam of the Eee PC.

As a conclusion, it's safe to say that users who have subscriptions to the services that can be reached via Eee Docking could profit from it. Other than that, pretty much any dock utility should be of better use for anyone.