DesktopDesk
Everything you need, one click away.
Your computer, the web, folders, and tools. Open everything straight from your desktop.
Features
What it does
Scroll down to see the core DesktopDesk features in action.
Quick Access
Open it from the bottom left.
Reach the places you use most without searching.
Add Items
Add anything you use.
Add folders, files, websites, and tools to your desk.
Bulk Launch
Open everything in one click.
A Bulk Box opens your daily set all at once.
Clean Up
Clear it in an instant.
Quickly hide desktop icons and open windows.
Wallpaper
Make it yours.
Finish your desktop with your favorite images or videos.
How to Use
How to Use
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Quick Access
Quick Access
Open saved items from the bottom left of the screen.
- Move to the bottom leftMove the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Open the panelYour saved icons appear. Add icons from the Desk at the bottom right.
- Click an iconOpen websites, folders, apps, and more with one click.
Add Icons
Add Items
Add shortcuts to your Desk from the bottom right.
- Open Add from the bottom rightThis is your Desk, where you can add and edit shortcut icons.
- Create a BoxGive the Box a name, color, and icon.
- Add what you useAdd apps, folders, and more. New icons appear in Quick Access immediately.
Bulk Launch
Bulk Launch
Open the apps and folders you use together in one action.
- Create a Bulk BoxSelect “Add Box” on the Desk and create a Bulk Box.
- Add the icons you use togetherAdd the apps, folders, and websites you want to open as a set.
- Select “Open All”The saved icons open together in order.
Clear the Desktop
Clean Up
Hide open windows and desktop icons for a clean screen.
- Open the DeskDesktop cleanup controls are at the top of the Desk.
- Hide desktop iconsTurn off “Desktop Icons” to hide icons on the desktop.
- Hide open windowsSelect “Hide Screen” to clear open windows from view.
Use Images or Videos as Wallpaper
Wallpaper
Display an image or video as your desktop wallpaper.
- Open WallpaperSelect “Wallpaper” at the top of the Desk.
- Choose an image or videoSwitch between the Image and Video tabs and open the folder containing your media.
- Select the mediaChoose an item from the list to apply it as desktop wallpaper.
Settings
Settings
Adjust appearance, opening behavior, and startup options in one place.
- Open SettingsSelect the gear button at the top right of the Desk.
- Adjust appearance and openingChange the language, panel width, opacity, edge activation, and UI skin.
- Choose startup and panel behaviorControl whether the Desk stays open, opens pinned, or starts with Windows.
- Manage monitors and wallpaperRedetect or sync monitors, and reset wallpaper settings when needed.
FAQ
FAQ
Are original files moved?
No. DesktopDesk opens saved locations. It does not move or delete your original files.
Can I use DesktopDesk without an internet connection?
Core features work offline. Opening websites requires an internet connection.
Are my settings removed when I uninstall the app?
A standard uninstall keeps your desk and box settings.
Can I use DesktopDesk with multiple monitors?
Yes. You can use DesktopDesk on each monitor.
Can I use images and videos as wallpaper?
Yes. You can display images and supported video formats as wallpaper.
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