Clearing the clutter
For those with messy desktops, Freeverse has created a new app called Think. It’s an innovative way of focusing on your work. It neatly hides all the programs you’re not working in, along with any Finder windows you happen to have open.
There does seem to be a demand for this — just look at WriteRoom, a text editor that blocks out distractions so you can concentrate on your writing.
I never really thought about it before, but I seem to have my own system — and it doesn’t require running any extra programs. It’s called, ahem, being organized.
1. Organize your programs. I’m typically running three programs at any one time: Camino, Mail and NetNewsWire. I keep the windows for each of these programs exactly the same size and in exactly the same place. So if I’m in Camino, for example, the Mail and NetNewsWire windows are nicely hidden behind it. You might think it’s a nuisance to have to keep everything lined up, but you only have to do it once. The windows remember where they were between launches.
2. Organize the Finder. I read somewhere that having a lot of folders and files littered about the desktop can slow down your computer. The recommendation was to create a special folder for the desktop, and put all the cluttery stuff in there. So that’s what I did. I’m not exactly a neat freak. I just keep all the junk in one spot. The result? A desktop that doesn’t need to be hidden because it’s not a mess.
Of course, the way you organize your Mac will no doubt suit your own way of thinking. But remember that organization does more than save you the trouble of downloading another app like Think. It also helps discipline your mind. And in the end, as we all know, it’s a strong and healthy mind that gets things done.
Posted Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in How-to
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