Is the safety of using iTop Easy Desktop, Portals and SideSlide confirmed?
Is the safety of using iTop Easy Desktop, Portals and SideSlide confirmed?
I have around 20-30 files and folders on my desktop. Often it's difficult to locate the file or folder I need. It can take time to tell the difference between folders and files.
I tried the demo version of Fences, which helped solve my problem. But I'm not happy with the CS of Stardock, as they raised the price significantly for the latest version.
I'm using Windows 10 64-bit Professional.
I'm searching for a tool that can organize files and folders automatically and place them in different areas on the desktop.
One approach I take is to modify the folder and file icons, giving them clear and descriptive names. You can locate icon collections online and pick any desired image to symbolize a specific file.
Right-click > Properties > Customize is quite helpful.
By the way, here are some useful references:
https://www.lifewire.com/change-folder-i...11-5200732
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/customize-icon-windows/
For instance, I have a desktop folder for photos that I keep close at hand. The icon for that folder is a camera.
I use a server icon for my NAS and a utilities toolbox icon.
Additionally, I utilize the four corner sections of the desktop to organize related folders and files. The central area on the right is designated for items meant for email attachments or uploads.
Some icons are placed adjacent to the trash can icon, indicating those folders are likely candidates for removal.
Currently around thirty icons are in use, though this changes with the seasons. I recently removed the National Hurricane Center link; a few more (folders and files) will be eliminated soon. These include seasonal resources, research links, and ongoing projects.
Certain icons serve as temporary shortcuts that won’t be needed for long. A couple of PowerShell links redirect to the References folder or are simply deleted based on usefulness.
Some software and websites already have their own icons, so I prefer those instead.
I try to steer clear of relying on third-party organizers that might misbehave.
New icons appear occasionally, making it easy to notice them quickly.
I minimize dependence on external products and tools.
Just develop your own strategy and stick to it. Occasionally you’ll encounter exceptions—set aside a specific desktop area for those and relocate them later if needed.
Great advice received!
I obtained some demo programs from Stardock, such as Fences. My screen often blinked with the fences enlarged and then returned to normal. I cleared all the Stardock demo files this morning and there were no problems throughout the day.
On the bottom right of the screen, in the taskbar, there is a desktop >>. When I right-clicked on it, I saw a list of folders and files. Dragging the word "desktop" to the left showed Dropbox, PC, etc. Is this part of Windows 10 or a feature from a software I used but forgot its name? I notice these files aren’t sorted. Any way to organize them?
Do you mean the "Show the Desktop" feature? Regarding sorting, it is indeed possible. In File Explorer, for instance, selecting View > Details and moving the mouse cursor into the column headers (such as Name, Status, Date, etc.) will trigger a small arrow pointing up or down. This functionality is built into Windows. Pressing that arrow changes the sort direction from ascending to descending or vice versa, or displays other available options. Various methods like direct clicks, right-clicks, or left-clicks can also offer different sorting choices.
I'm not certain if it's "Show the Desktop." The icon located to the right of the weather and temperature symbol displays a list of news when you move the cursor over it.
Windows 10 includes a feature named "Multiple Desktops" that you can open by clicking the Task View icon on the taskbar and choosing "New Desktop +" at the top. This allows you to store all your shortcuts for various tasks on separate desktops, giving you multiple work surfaces without needing third-party software. You'll need to organize them initially, but once set up, new folders and shortcuts will automatically appear on any desktop.