Dec 19
As it to usher in the new machine with a red carpet, Logic Pro X has been given a major update this morning. This update includes the version number 10.0.5 … Continue reading
Dec 18
Apple’s highly-anticipated (and most powerful) desktop machine, the Mac Pro, is scheduled to go on sale tomorrow.
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Dec 18
It’s sleek, black, looks a little bit like your waste paper bin, and could just be your ultimate workstation
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Dec 17
LG has taken the wraps off the LG Chromebase 22CV241, a new all-in-one desktop running Google’s Chrome OS on a 21.5-inch, Full HD display. Running the web-centric platform on Intel’s … Continue reading
Dec 11
Chrome Apps come to Mac
Posted in: Today's ChiliGoogle has announced the release of Chrome Apps for Mac. The platform was initially released in September for Windows and Chrome OS. Chrome Apps work like mobile apps but for the desktop. Mac users will now be able to use Chrome Apps by downloading them from the For Your Desktop area of the Chrome Web […]
Dec 09
Giada is known for its small bare-bones desktop computers, the latest of which we saw released back in March. The company is back with a new offering, the Giada F300, bringing with it Intel Haswell and all the perks that come with the processors. This is a big step up from the commonly used Atom […]
Dec 09
For those of you waiting for Microsoft to bring Windows back to Windows 8 with a real-deal return to traditional elements, you may want to grab a drink. It would appear that two rather well-placed sources have agreed on the possibility of the next wave of Windows updates in the form of codename “Threshold” will […]
Dec 05
Supposing you’re in the mood for controlling your computer with a wisp of your hand this upcoming winter season, HP and Leap Motion have today suggested that you’re in luck. They’ve made clear that they’re bringing the move beyond their original integration of Leap Motion control in the HP Envy 17 and are moving on […]
Dec 05
There’s an error appearing for users this afternoon for iDevices and desktop computers when they access iTunes or the App Store with the word “Fatal” in it. While we wouldn’t recommend panicking quite yet, you can rest easy in knowing you’re not the only one to see said error. A variety of users in forums […]
Nov 27
How to Clean Up Your Desktop
Posted in: Today's ChiliThis article was written on October 30, 2009 by CyberNet.
Is your desktop the digital equivalent of a gigantic stack of unsorted stuff? Perhaps it’s time then to cut through the clutter once and for all and get everything cleaned up. In this article, we’ll help you make it look organized again step by step and advise you on how to keep it that way.
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Step 1: delete files you don’t need
Although this is an obvious step, it is essential to the process of cleaning up your desktop. If you’re a big software downloader, chances are that you’ve piled up quite a bit of installers. Go through all of your files and delete the ones you no longer need. Do the same with your shortcuts. A lot of applications drop a shortcut on your desktop you don’t use anyway. If you find yourself using the Start Menu or the Quick Launch bar instead of clicking shortcuts on your desktop, just get rid of them.
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Step 2: group files that belong together in folders
Try to put files that have something to do with each other in folders as much as you can. You may discover that some of the folders you’ve created can be grouped together in a folder of themselves. Using folders, you can drastically lower the amount of icons on your desktop.
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Step 3: move the folders you’ve just created to My Documents
Storing documents on your desktop is not a good idea if you want to keep the number of icons down. An exception to this rule are temporary documents. In some cases it’s better to leave them on your desktop to remind you that they have yet to be processed. As for the rest of your files: move your newly created folders off your desktop and into My Documents. If you need quick access to some folders, optionally create a shortcut to them but remember to keep the amount of shortcuts to a minimum.
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Step 4: download Fences to create groups of files
Back in February, Ryan wrote about a useful little tool from Stardock that allows you to group files on your desktop together. What’s even cooler about this nifty piece of freeware is that it will let you double-click your desktop (or press Escape) to hide all your icons. My advice is to always have this so-called quick-hide mode enabled, except for one or two essential groups that contain stuff like the Recycle Bin or shortcuts to folders you use often. To prevent Fences from hiding a group you’d like to be visible in quick-hide mode, right-click it, go to View and click ‘Exclude this Fence from quick-hide’.
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Done!
There you go, your desktop should look a lot cleaner now. In the future, remember to move or delete files on your desktop asap to keep it as clean as possible. Not only does it give you the chance to rediscover your wallpaper, but your files will be more organized too.
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