Show us yer desktop ...
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@unknownuser said:
All you need is Launchy
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It's a great app when the habit bites. These other docks are window dressing if you ask me.
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I lurve 'fences'
(22" and 19' monitors).
baz
It wont 'place inline?, usually does?
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Bah no dual monitor for me right now so ill make do with one...
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Organised right / Temp left!
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@richard said:
Organised right / Temp left!
What do you use for that, Richard?
I have had a look at the ones linked in this topic already but I am not convinced yet.
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Csaba have a look at Dexpot maybe?
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nothing more to say...
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@gaieus said:
@richard said:
Organised right / Temp left!
What do you use for that, Richard?
I have had a look at the ones linked in this topic already but I am not convinced yet.
Mate I just organised my icons into groups on my desktop (titled: Temp files, music / pitures, references, projects, applications, system) then took a screen shot. Then used that in photoshop as a guide, created a background that I liked with lines and titles for the groups. Then save and use as wallpaper. Easy!
Problem I changed my screen res since and have been too lazy to relocate the divisions.
I find it a really efficient way to stay organised, at any time just hit the "show desktop" icon and then go straight to the exact shortcut / file / app!! So easy!
Everything working pretty much ends up on the left side for eventual filing when it fills!
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@unknownuser said:
Then used that in photoshop as a guide, created a background that I liked with lines and titles for the groups. Then save and use as wallpaper. Easy!
You didn't use LayOut? That's a first
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Yeah!
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Too bad. I would like a simple desktop utility with which I can split my desktop into regions like that. I tried what Rich suggested but it is more complex than if I do not have anything but mess.
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@gaieus said:
Too bad. I would like a simple desktop utility with which I can split my desktop into regions like that. I tried what Rich suggested but it is more complex than if I do not have anything but mess.
Gaieus, Fences has been mentioned a few times above, I 'lurve' it, you might too, very easy to set up and customise and free.
Baz
http://www.stardock.com/products/fences/downloads.aspEdit: Just noticed you have been pointed to it already.
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Yes, there have been a couple mentioned here and I am checking them out all. Thanks for bumping it - this is next then!
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Okay, played around with Fences (although once I completely screwed up my desktop). So does it seem any better now?
Anyway, for me this is not a perfect solution either. It does not allow custom location inside the fences (works like as if automatic icon sorting were on in the Default Windows desktop settings).
I will try to get used to it and see what's next. Thanks!
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What are you exactly looking for?
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Something like this actually. I keep many things on my desktop - but do not use the quick launch bar for instance. So things on my DT need some organizing. This is not bad for the time being.
Whenever I download something (meant as temporary thing like an skp file helping someone out), I also download it to my DT instead of my documents somewhere. This will eventually clutter my DT and needs regular clean-up. Now as I can separate my "normal" stuff from the litter I download every day, maybe it will be better.
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I also use my desktop for temporary files or downloaded files. Thus I decided to ban all program icons from the desktop so that it's not anymore mixed. If I don't need a file anymore, I archive it into a well-sorted folder structure (or delete it).
For programs, I use a launcher and a quicksearch, but there are many alternatives, like a programs menu, or Launchy (as mentioned above) or JumpPad (which is like a desktop).
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