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elbaso · 05-14-2007

Being a geek at heart, I'm a fan of Geektool, which lets you put text from any text file or script on the desktop (in a variety of colors and fonts, natch).

So, on my desktop I have my current network information (from the wonderful ipinfo script), my top running apps (from the "top" bash command), my uptime, and a nice ASCII formatted calendar for the current month.
All this against the wallpaper of my fiance and I in Hawaii.

Can't upload a pic, since I'm at work, but maybe later if I remember.

Raven · 05-14-2007

My SO uses Geektool, and loves it. It makes the desktop too busy for me.
What kinds of problems is Unsanity causing for you? I've never had any problems.

**bendrucker** · 05-14-2007

I've never had issues either, but it's something that Apple will remove/disable right away if you are having software issues.

J Walk · 05-14-2007

I use ClearDock myself, had no problems. Seems to copy TransparentDock though...

Dark Vixen · 05-14-2007

I have organized clutter on my Desktop- but the 20 inch monitor never seems to get junked up. I have this strange sense of forgetfulness. If I cant see it- I forget what I am working on
go fig
-DV

J Walk · 05-14-2007

20-inch? I'm stuck working on a 12-inch screen...

macdeuce · 05-14-2007

Actually I have used, and completely forgot about it, until someone mentioned transparentdock...Mac Pilot - Enable Hidden Features and Optimize Your System, it does cost some money. (I actually won it in a contest) But you should check out its features...

lots of stuff it can do for you...

too many to list it is...

Sorry, I was watching some Star Wars: The Clone Wars today...

Yoda sticks in my head for a while he does.

Dark Vixen · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Walk

20-inch? I'm stuck working on a 12-inch screen...

Speaking of Star Wars- the 20 inch leads to the Dark Side- but I so did enjoy the ride (Little sleep- it calls my name) Maybe I should name my Mac = Vader

houltmac · 05-15-2007

I'm actually more customised than I remembered, I guess I am just too used to it now. Nothing major but some nice small tweaks. I'll compose a list with screenshots later if anyone is interested.

**Yuiichi** · 05-15-2007

I definitely want to see your customizations! I'm pretty stock when it comes to my computers, so I want to see how "the other side" lives!

05-14-2007	#22 (permalink)
Raven TAB Author Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Bostonia Posts: 519	My SO uses Geektool, and loves it. It makes the desktop too busy for me. What kinds of problems is Unsanity causing for you? I've never had any problems. __________________ PowerMac DualG5 2 Ghz, 4GB RAM, 820 GB hard drives 15'' MacBook Pro, 2.16 Ghz, 2 GB RAM - oh, and the Apple IIe

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bendrucker Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	I've never had issues either, but it's something that Apple will remove/disable right away if you are having software issues. __________________ MacBook Pro 13" 2.26Ghz, 4GB Crucial RAM \| iPhone 3GS (16GB) Personal Twitter \| Photography Twitter \| Maplewood, New Jersey Professional Photographer: Ben Drucker Photography

05-14-2007	#24 (permalink)
J Walk Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 315	I use ClearDock myself, had no problems. Seems to copy TransparentDock though... __________________ MacBook Black 2.2GHz \| 1st Gen iPhone

05-14-2007	#26 (permalink)
J Walk Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 315	20-inch? I'm stuck working on a 12-inch screen... __________________ MacBook Black 2.2GHz \| 1st Gen iPhone

05-15-2007	#29 (permalink)
houltmac Creative Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,222	I'm actually more customised than I remembered, I guess I am just too used to it now. Nothing major but some nice small tweaks. I'll compose a list with screenshots later if anyone is interested. __________________ Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/houltmac Read my blog: houltmac.com

05-14-2007	#21 (permalink)
elbaso Inventory Control Specialist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 79	Being a geek at heart, I'm a fan of Geektool, which lets you put text from any text file or script on the desktop (in a variety of colors and fonts, natch). So, on my desktop I have my current network information (from the wonderful ipinfo script), my top running apps (from the "top" bash command), my uptime, and a nice ASCII formatted calendar for the current month. All this against the wallpaper of my fiance and I in Hawaii. Can't upload a pic, since I'm at work, but maybe later if I remember.

05-14-2007	#25 (permalink)
Dark Vixen Cashier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 35	I have organized clutter on my Desktop- but the 20 inch monitor never seems to get junked up. I have this strange sense of forgetfulness. If I cant see it- I forget what I am working on go fig -DV

05-14-2007	#27 (permalink)
macdeuce Inventory Control Specialist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delton, MI Posts: 73	Actually I have used, and completely forgot about it, until someone mentioned transparentdock...Mac Pilot - Enable Hidden Features and Optimize Your System, it does cost some money. (I actually won it in a contest) But you should check out its features... lots of stuff it can do for you... too many to list it is... Sorry, I was watching some Star Wars: The Clone Wars today... Yoda sticks in my head for a while he does.

05-15-2007	#30 (permalink)
Yuiichi Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,168	I definitely want to see your customizations! I'm pretty stock when it comes to my computers, so I want to see how "the other side" lives!

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