Comments on: 3 Steps to an Organized Desktop http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cheezwhiz http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-376431 Cheezwhiz Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:49:06 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-376431 What I do is make a folder for desktop shortcuts. That way, when I save, say, a setup file to my desktop, all I have to do is drag it into that folder or the Recycling Bin. Every now and then I go into that folder and delete anything unnecessary. What I do is make a folder for desktop shortcuts. That way, when I save, say, a setup file to my desktop, all I have to do is drag it into that folder or the Recycling Bin. Every now and then I go into that folder and delete anything unnecessary.

]]> By: ZeeMan` http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-346894 ZeeMan` Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:01:35 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-346894 Great help thanks!!!! :D one question though. Do you know of a program or a widget or something that lets you spread out your open windows like one would do with a mac? Cheers! Great help thanks!!!! :D one question though. Do you know of a program or a widget or something that lets you spread out your open windows like one would do with a mac?

Cheers!

]]> By: Toby-Linn http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-336027 Toby-Linn Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:29:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-336027 I've been using FileBox eXtender for years now, and it's perfect for favoriting your usual folders and having them as a quick link that you access from the taskbar. Definite time saver! Great article, btw. I'm gonna work on cleaning my desktop from all the programs, you're right, I don't need them there. I can access programs just as well from quick launch. I’ve been using FileBox eXtender for years now, and it’s perfect for favoriting your usual folders and having them as a quick link that you access from the taskbar.

Definite time saver! Great article, btw. I’m gonna work on cleaning my desktop from all the programs, you’re right, I don’t need them there. I can access programs just as well from quick launch.

]]> By: vstarin http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-222557 vstarin Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:14:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-222557 I use the wallpaper changer from PowerToys and Rocket Docket to make my desktop more fun and usable. ( these are both great.) Also try using Ultra Explorer a way better tool than the regular old Windows Explorer. (check my bookmark tag (download at your own risk) to find links to obtain these apps. The best wallpapers can be found on: http://www.caedes.net/ and http://www.babene.ru/?lang=en (Has Adult content (X rated areas/ if you can ignore that you'll find some of the best wallpapers). I use sharinglinks.com to store all my bookmarks if you want to check out my tags use this link: http://www.sharinglinks.com/bookmarks/vstarin I use the wallpaper changer from PowerToys and Rocket Docket to make my desktop more fun and usable. ( these are both great.)
Also try using Ultra Explorer a way better tool than the regular old Windows Explorer. (check my bookmark tag (download at your own risk) to find links to obtain these apps.

The best wallpapers can be found on: http://www.caedes.net/ and
http://www.babene.ru/?lang=en (Has Adult content (X rated areas/ if you can ignore that you’ll find some of the best wallpapers).

I use sharinglinks.com to store all my bookmarks if you want to check out my tags use this link: http://www.sharinglinks.com/bookmarks/vstarin

]]> By: Terry Finley http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-222523 Terry Finley Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:46 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-222523 Thanks. I can use your tips. Thanks. I can use your tips.

]]> By: mark http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-218987 mark Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:54:39 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-218987 I use RockDock and AppRocket. Both EXCELLENT software and light on the resources. I use RockDock and AppRocket. Both EXCELLENT software and light on the resources.

]]> By: Lukas L. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-216827 Lukas L. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:06:53 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-216827 Nice article. One thing that I also use besides cleaning up the desktop is put the important shortcuts that I would have on the desktop into a "Shortcuts" folder which is on the desktop. I then add this folder as a "Toolbar" on taskbar by right clicking on the task bar, clicking Toolbars > New Tollbar and select my shortcut folder on the desktop. This way I always have instantaneous access to all these shortcuts. Nice article.

One thing that I also use besides cleaning up the desktop is put the important shortcuts that I would have on the desktop into a “Shortcuts” folder which is on the desktop. I then add this folder as a “Toolbar” on taskbar by right clicking on the task bar, clicking Toolbars > New Tollbar and select my shortcut folder on the desktop. This way I always have instantaneous access to all these shortcuts.

]]> By: ew http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-216677 ew Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:25:11 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-216677 @ Tina: well i like tabbed docks too, but since i prefer freeware, i have been using jettoolbar for several years. it might not be looking as pretty as all the other mac-like docks, but its been saving me tons of hours and did declutter my desktop :) http://www.cowonamerica.com/download/jettoolbar.html @ Tina: well i like tabbed docks too, but since i prefer freeware, i have been using jettoolbar for several years.
it might not be looking as pretty as all the other mac-like docks, but its been saving me tons of hours and did declutter my desktop :)
http://www.cowonamerica.com/download/jettoolbar.html

]]> By: Shankar Ganesh http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-214128 Shankar Ganesh Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:08:26 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-214128 Haha! Great picture. Just set it up. Thanks for sharing. Haha! Great picture.

Just set it up. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-214015 Aibek Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:36:43 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-steps-to-an-organized-desktop/#comment-214015 Looks pretty good. I have one question though, when you setup your system with two diff.size monitors is it possible to have diff resolution settings for each monitor ? I have a spare monitor over here and everytime I try connecting it Vista asks me to reduce the resolution to that of a smaller one. Any ideas? As for Tina's competition, here is a screenshot of my desktop http://makeuseof.com/images/clean-desktop.jpg Looks pretty good. I have one question though, when you setup your system with two diff.size monitors is it possible to have diff resolution settings for each monitor ? I have a spare monitor over here and everytime I try connecting it Vista asks me to reduce the resolution to that of a smaller one. Any ideas?

As for Tina’s competition, here is a screenshot of my desktop

http://makeuseof.com/images/clean-desktop.jpg

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