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Is your desktop cluttered with icons?
Do you keep searching for shortcuts or documents among the dozens of icons on your desktop?
And when was the last time you changed your wallpaper?
The desktop is the first thing you see when you log into your account.
This article shows you how to create an awesome minimalist desktop in 7 easy steps.
Empty, except for the Recycle Bin.
Hide Recycle Bin
This hack works essentially the same under Windows XP and Windows 7.
The properties window for this option will open.
However, there still is this annoying taskbar.
To hide it > right-click onto the taskbar and select > Properties.
In the properties window check > Auto-hide the taskbar.
Check out my article6 Tools for Elegant Taskbar Tweaking and 1 to Repair.
Organize Shortcuts and Documents
The perfect desktop, huh?
You probably wonder how you’re going to access your documents and folders now.
You’ll add a pretty dock, which will hold everything you need in a clean and organized manner.
RocketDockis one of the most popular dock programs out there.
It comes with all icons that are default components of every Windows desktop.
Note that documents will be added as shortcuts only.
For more docks, have a look at my articleDocks - The 6 Best Friends of your Windows Taskbar.
items you need the most.
Launchyis my personal favorite.
It’s so simple that there really isn’t much to say about it.
you might use it to search programs, files or any bookmarks on your machine.
you’re able to even search Google with Launchy.
Shankar introduced Launchy in his postBe more productive with Launchy Keystroke Launcher.
More tips and tricks can be foundhere.
Looking for an alternative to Launchy?
Varun inspected FARR - Launch Your Apps & Find Your Files Quickly.
And Will listedTop 7 Unknown Free Launcher Applications for Windows.
There are many great resources out there, but let me highlight just one.
DeviantARTis a fantastic resource for high quality and artistic wallpapers.
Under > Category select > Customization and > Wallpaper.
you’ve got the option to further specify your search and browse all matching artwork.
For more wallpaper resources, check out Karl’s articleBest Sites to Download Very High Resolution Wallpapers.
Simply use a tool that will automatically switch between all of your favorite wallpapers.
ScrollWallis the tool I personally use.
No fuzz, straight forward, and very easy to set up.
In my articleThe Best Resources to Pimp Your WallpaperI also covered Wallpaper Changer and Wallpaper Juggler.
like use this updated link forWallpaper Juggler.
You’re on Mac or Linux?
Need more advice for a super clean desktop?
Check out my3 Steps to an Organized Desktop.
And that’s it.
Now you have a fantastic desktop, no clutter, no distractions, just a beautiful, relaxing view.
What do you think?
