Clean up your desktop - the best tools

Cleaning up on the desktop is just as little fun as on the desk at home. The advantage of the desktop is that there are programs that help you to keep order or to keep order. We will introduce you to the best tools in this practical tip.

For the lazy: multiple desktops with Dexpot

• Dexpot has a function that Linux users have probably known for years on Windows PCs: several independent desktops.
• You can activate up to 20 pieces and even protect them with a password. In addition, programs can be moved to certain desktops or even always started on this desktop.
• The download for Dexpot can be found here. However, we recommend installing the portable version as it does not include any adware.

For order fanatics: Divide the desktop into areas with fences

• As the name suggests, you can use fences to partition your desktop with fences.
• An assistant will help you with the initial setup. There you can choose for how many icons you need space and where on your desktop you should find this area.
• After that, all you have to do is drag & drop the desired icons into the fenced area. You can still rename it and the wardrobe principle with different compartments and drawers is ready.
• When downloading, you can choose between the latest version and an older freeware version.

For projector users: Secure the position of the icons with DesktopOK.

• Nothing is more annoying than having the freshly cleaned desktop completely shot again after you have connected your PC to a projector that had a lower resolution. DesktopOK can help here.
• By clicking and assigning a name, DesktopOK saves the current position of all icons on your desktop.
• If you have chaos on your desktop again, you can restore the old order with just a few clicks. All new icons are stored in an empty area and can also be sorted there.
• DesktopOK is available in 32 and 64 bit versions.