How to create this look

Published in Sep. 6, 2009 as "The clean desktop approach - Computer desktop" in Maintain Yourself 


8 steps to get a Clean Desktop

1. Delete, shortcuts that not in use, double files, downloaded EXE files already instaled
2. Unclutter, store all documents, movies, pictures, mp3 file in specific folders, storing in the cloud will give extra benefit, Picasa, Google docs...
3. Shortcut, create shortcuts for all the programs you need in the "Quick Launch" toolbar
4. Hide, hide desktop icons, right click on desktop, Arrange Icons By, unsign Show Desktop Icons.
   You can steel use the desktop folder by placing it's shortcut in the quick launch toolbar.
5. Organize, stretch the taskbar and organize it, you can get a lot of space for all the shortcuts and open items
6. Hide, choose the "Auto-Hide The Taskbar", right click on the taskbar, properties
7. Decorate, choose nice photo as a wallpaper for your desktop
8. Habits, change habits of using your computer
   

Finley you will get clean desktop similar to this

Enjoy your new Desktop