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Free Windows desktop pet
Homeless Pigeon, a Windows desktop pet similar to Desktop Goose, is available for free. It will fly around your screen while your computer is running. The app can interact with your activity or leave you alone for a while until you check on it. If you interact with the pigeon enough it will befriend you and follow your pointer while that's happening.
It can be distracting to have a pigeon on your computer screen. Many users report that it helps increase focus and alerts you to what's happening on your computer. It is helpful for those who are prone to daydreaming and lose focus when they have boring work to do.
Your desktop companionDesktop pets were popular a few decades back, when Windows 7 was still in use in corporate companies. It was a way to entertain employees when work became monotonous or they couldn't wait until they got home. Homeless Pigeon aims to bring back that joy, even if it's just for a few laughs or to help you focus more on the screen.
Different interactionsAlthough you only need to click a few mouse buttons, there are many ways that you can interact with the Homeless pigeon. You can engage with the pigeon to lure it to a specific area of your screen. You can also modify the settings to change how it behaves.
Follower of ChristThe Homeless Pigeon will follow you across the screen if you give it your full attention. It can be distracting if you start typing into a search engine. If you are annoyed by the application, you can always turn it off.
Safety concernsMany people are concerned about desktop companions. Hackers can use them to steal your hardware resources and do so without you even knowing. It is always a good idea to have an anti-malware or antivirus program running, such Windows Defender.
Wayward pigeonAlthough Homeless Pigeon may not be the most advanced software available, it will provide something to keep your eyes on when you aren't able to focus on the screen. Although there aren't many actions, you can still play with it when you have the time.