Jul 19 2008
New Desktop
This is something I have been wanting to play with for a while. I have been aware that there are many applications meant to enhance the desktop of your computer. I know what most of you are thinking, “Brian, I have never thought of this.” I know, I am weird. But as weird as I am I really like the way it turned out. Check it out!
I am now using a little program called ObjectDock in place of the normal windows taskbar and start menu. Yes, it is similar to a Mac but I really like the way it works. ObjectDock also allows me to clear up the icons on my desktop by putting them in the tabbed dock at the top of the screen. Very organized.
The other program I am using is Yahoo Widgets. It provides all of the cool little things you see on the screen. I have quick access to weather information, a clock, a sticky note to keep to do lists on and such, and a clip board interface. There are so many different widgets you can get so I am sure that I will add more as time goes on.
I have been wanting a little different interface on my computer for a while and now I have it. We will see how it holds up in the long run. I wish I had taken a screen shot of what my desktop looked like before I modified it. I had shortcuts everywhere.
One other thing you might want to know, I found the background by searching for “Hubble wallpapers” and came up with a great site that has lots of Hubble telescope pictures. So there you go. My new desktop.
Brian
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Welcome all! My name is Brian and I am glad you found your way here.
OK! I need to see this in person!