desktop organization Archives

Winsage

April 22, 2025

Change these 4 Windows settings for a more minimalist look

The text discusses ways to enhance the Windows user experience to make it more aesthetically pleasing and organized, similar to a Mac. Key modifications include: - Using the application TranslucentTB to make the taskbar transparent or hiding it in desktop mode. - Decluttering the taskbar by removing unnecessary icons through the right-click menu. - Shrinking desktop icons by selecting "Small icons" or hiding all icons for a cleaner look. - Pinning frequently used applications to the Start Menu for easier access and unpinning less essential apps to reduce clutter. - Emphasizing that a cleaner desktop can improve focus and productivity by minimizing distractions.

Winsage

March 15, 2025

I finally became a PowerToys convert years after I should have

PowerToys is a suite of free utilities developed by Microsoft for Windows 10 and Windows 11, originally created for Windows 95. It includes various tools such as: - FancyZones: Custom window layouts for desktop organization. - PowerRename: Bulk renaming of files with advanced capabilities. - Image Resizer: Quick image resizing from File Explorer. - PowerToys Run: Fast application launcher for opening apps, files, and executing commands. - Keyboard Manager: Key remapping and custom shortcut creation. - Color Picker: Identifies and copies color codes from the screen. - Mouse Utilities: Locates mouse pointer and highlights clicks. - Text Extractor: Copies text from images using OCR. - Always On Top: Keeps application windows visible above others. PowerToys Run is highlighted as a favorite feature, allowing users to launch applications and search for files efficiently, with support for plugins. The Workspaces feature helps users manage multiple tasks by defining specific applications and their screen positions. PowerToys integrates seamlessly with Windows, enhancing productivity for both power users and general users.

Winsage

March 12, 2025

One of Stardock’s best Windows customization tools is getting even better

Stardock has released the beta version of Fences 6, a desktop organization tool for Windows 11 that enhances user experience and productivity. Key features include tab support for creating multiple fences, icon tinting for visual cohesion, a new color picker for personalization, and improved folder navigation within Folder Portals. Fences 6 now runs natively on Windows on Arm, improving performance on Arm-based devices. The beta is available for .99, with a one-year license, and the annual subscription will be .99 after the beta phase. Users subscribed to the Object Desktop suite will have access to Fences 6 at no additional charge.

Winsage

July 29, 2024

One of Windows 11’s best third-party customization apps now works with 24H2

Stardock has released Fences version 5.80, which is compatible with Windows 11's 24H2 version. The update features a revamped right-click menu for easier access to the Fences configuration panel and reorganized the Backup option under a new collapsible section labeled Layouts in the configuration panel. Users can update to the latest version by selecting "Check for updates" in the configuration panel.