Performance Monitor is a program that shows you the CPU, Memory, Disk and Network utilization under Windows NT platforms (2000, XP+). It's composed by four fully configurable small graphs and it can work in the tray area also. The windows are fully anchorable and by moving the "CPU" window you'll move the other attached windows. PerfMon can become transparent and permits you to forward left-mouse clicks so you can place it anywhere.
9Desks is a program that permits you to have up to nine virtual desktops for better applications management. You can work in a more clean environment dividing active applications in more desktops. 9Desks contains many advanced features like rules for starting applications, password for desktops, Active Desktop management, Themes support, Applications Recovery and it is more compatible with third party applications.