Running without explorer.exe (useful programs)

Just wanted to share my current apps for using the computer without explorer.exe.

- apps launcher/startbutton replacement
www.softsea.com/review/Hidden-Menu.html

- file explorer
www.ghisler.com/

- clock/cpu/gpu/network meters
moo0-system-monitor.en.lo4d.com/windows

-usb ejector (shortcut in hidden-menu)
www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtreeview_e.html

-sound volume control ( shortcut to SndVol.exe in hidden-menu)

If you are running windows without explorer.exe and want to share how do you use it.... this is your post.
Any ideas/advices are welcome !!!