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In one of the Lifehacker screenshots Rooze had taken a cap of her calendar and used it for her desktop. A number of users wondered how they could do that, but get it to update continuously. I wanted to upload an example with Active Desktop. UPDATE: make sure you've signed in and cookied your session in Internet Explorer before you do this.

OS: Ubuntu 13.04 w/ Cinnamon desktop environment

 

Cinnamon Theme: FlatStudio Light

GTK Theme: FlatStudio Dark

Icons: Clarity

Wallpaper: Made in Inkscape

now I can have a standing or sitting desk

Shelf above assembled and finished for paint.

 

Current Version 3.0:

 

Computer: Intel Pentium D 940 Presler 3.2GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor on a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard with GeForce GTS250, 8GB OCZ RAM and over 2.5TB storage. OS is 64bit Windows Vista Ultimate with 2 - 22" ACER widescreen monitors (P224W & AL2223W) and Creative Labs 3.1 audio.

 

Desk: Custom made for the space under my stairs with a single piece of 3/4" MDF and uses 2x4's for support. IKEA Expedit bookcase as the return (Right side), IKEA Expedit bookcase on left for storage/support. Lighting is 6 Hampton Bay 3-Light LED task and accent lights (~$46/3pk) mounted under the shelf. Monitor shelf above the desk is 9" deep and also made from 3/4" MDF with a Roman Ogee edge.

After creating the original mind.Depositor with clips and used it for a while, I found a small problem but it bugs me on regular basis. To insert and pull out the cards, it requires force, no matter how small it is, it creates stress. That's why superior Japanese stationery designs often put into considerations how to reduce user efforts. They call the practice "Universal Design".

 

So I set out to do a simpler version by using two pieces of leather only. I also have a practice to carry a small notepad or Field Notes to capture to-do inputs temporarily before transferring them to GTD index cards. So I'm adding a slit for the notepad and a slit to store extra blank index cards.

 

On the left hand side of the cover, I can put a notepad by inserting it to a slit, put blank GTD index cards in the pocket and insert a Field Notes.

 

On the right hand side I can put two categories of index cards (Personal and Work) into different pockets.

 

There is also a flap used as a bookmark or enclosure.

 

The whole thing becomes more compact and functional. It requires less effort to use, it is a simpler design with pleasant leather as the only material, I'm so happy with it. I especially like the color contrast of the outer white and inner brown. So check out the sections below and learn how to create your own.

 

Original mind.Depositor

Download mind.Depositor Index Card Templates

How to create the original mind.Depositor

How to create mind.Depositor 2

 

Previous cover of mind.Depositor: Lifehacker.com (followup, and Japanese version of it), GTDTimes, Moleskinerie, Koloist, David Allen Co., Lifehacking.jp, Geeks Guide To Productivity

 

More on Scription blog: moleskine.vox.com/library/post/minddepositor-2---leather-...

Disassembled printer cable, partially threaded silver clip. As you can see, I just clipped off the plug ends with a set of utility scissors, and used a pliers to pull out the interior cables.

2x4's adhered to the wall with PL400 and nailed to the ikea storage units. Also a 2x4 added to provide extra support under the main section.

 

Current Version 3.0:

 

Computer: Intel Pentium D 940 Presler 3.2GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor on a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard with GeForce GTS250, 8GB OCZ RAM and over 2.5TB storage. OS is 64bit Windows Vista Ultimate with 2 - 22" ACER widescreen monitors (P224W & AL2223W) and Creative Labs 3.1 audio.

 

Desk: Custom made for the space under my stairs with a single piece of 3/4" MDF and uses 2x4's for support. IKEA Expedit bookcase as the return (Right side), IKEA Expedit bookcase on left for storage/support. Lighting is 6 Hampton Bay 3-Light LED task and accent lights (~$46/3pk) mounted under the shelf. Monitor shelf above the desk is 9" deep and also made from 3/4" MDF with a Roman Ogee edge.

The kitchen area with coffee maker, small fridge and water cooler.

Harmon Karden subwoofer and LED.

Used:

- different Wallpapers from Slurpaza @ deviantART

- Rainmeter

- Rainmeter-Skin Enigma

# Sidebar: Graphs for System & Network; Volume Control

# Taskbar: Feed-Reader 1-3 in "Mini-Mode"

# Shadow Opacitiy set to 20; Sidebar Width set to 200; Maximum Text Width set to 700

- Rainmeter-Skin Circuitous - Recycle Bin

- Rainmeter-Skin Soul - Seperate Task Launcher (adjusted vor alternating greylevels)

- Rainmeter-Skin Elegance2 - Clock & Date

- Rainmeter-Skin Elementary - Weather

- Rainmeter-Skin DINAJ - "Do You Need A Jacket"

- Rainmeter-Skin Arcs - well... shows pretty much everything

- Fences to hide Desktop Icons

Using granite cut-offs with anti-slip carpet backer the cables are all zip tied in place.

Use the cardboard from the IKEA box to make compartments

 

IKEA Micke Desk $80.00

www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50180046

 

USB Extension Cord/4-Port Hub $10.00

 

Power Extension Cord

$5.00

 

Zip Ties & Tape

$5.00

 

Keep-A-Cable $9.00

www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-Keep---Cable-polyethylene...

 

Start by getting the Micke desk at IKEA and setting it up. Check the other stuff off and lets get started. Finish the table but don't put the drawers in yet; you'll be getting dirty to set up the wiring down there.

 

Get all the USB/Power Wires/Etc. you will need to connect. Take the USB extension cord/hub and use 1 USB port on the PC/Laptop. Send the other end down under the table where all the rest will connect. You can also just do this with a PC on the floor and send the USB cord up from the back of the machine. Connect the required USB cables to the USB hub which should now be placed under the table in the "wire-compartment." Use the zip-ties for any extra wiring.

 

Route the USB wires up from one of the sides. Tape em' down in there and behind the desk so it doesn't get messy! Use a Keep-A-Cable to hold the wires up behind the desk so you don't need to reach for them every time. Finally just connect the power wire for the machine and monitor to the extension cord which you plugged into the wall outlet. Place it underneath the table in the wire compartment.

 

Bonus tip: Use some of the cardboard from the box to make compartments inside the drawers for different daily use of school materials, etc.!

This is my desk setup at home. This is only the one part. On this part of the desk is my 13" Uni-Body MacBook Pro which is hands down the greatest computer i have ever owned. I upgraded the Ram to 4 GB and the HDD to 500GB. There is also my Verizon Wireless Blackberry Tour for my business and work and then my Samsung Rogue for personal use. There is the Verizon Fios Router and my External Sata HDD Dock with a 500GB WD in slot 2 and a 120GB Seagate HDD in Slot 1. I also have my 80GB iPod Classic (1st Gen classic) and my police scanner, im a fireman so i like to know whats going on.

I found this picture (shown in a window on the desktop) and thought it would be great as a desktop. I created three desktops using the picture and had them cycle randomly every 5 minutes. Font is "Pokemon Hollow" from dafont.

 

Please feel free to leave any ideas, questions, comments etc below.

 

Note: I know this desktop is almost a month old but a couldn't be bothered uploading it earlier.

 

Sony Bravia HD monitor for showing exhibits and video to witnesses.

If you want to know what something is, just ask.

 

UPDATE: I added some notes. All transparency is controlled with Power Menu.

Test fitting the desk and shelf in place before finishing

 

Current Version 3.0:

 

Computer: Intel Pentium D 940 Presler 3.2GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor on a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard with GeForce GTS250, 8GB OCZ RAM and over 2.5TB storage. OS is 64bit Windows Vista Ultimate with 2 - 22" ACER widescreen monitors (P224W & AL2223W) and Creative Labs 3.1 audio.

 

Desk: Custom made for the space under my stairs with a single piece of 3/4" MDF and uses 2x4's for support. IKEA Expedit bookcase as the return (Right side), IKEA Expedit bookcase on left for storage/support. Lighting is 6 Hampton Bay 3-Light LED task and accent lights (~$46/3pk) mounted under the shelf. Monitor shelf above the desk is 9" deep and also made from 3/4" MDF with a Roman Ogee edge.

This is my desk setup at home. This is only the one part. On this part of the desk is my 13" Uni-Body MacBook Pro which is hands down the greatest computer i have ever owned. I upgraded the Ram to 4 GB and the HDD to 500GB. There is also my Verizon Wireless Blackberry Tour for my business and work and then my Samsung Rogue for personal use. There is the Verizon Fios Router and my External Sata HDD Dock with a 500GB WD in slot 2 and a 120GB Seagate HDD in Slot 1. I also have my 80GB iPod Classic (1st Gen classic) and my police scanner, im a fireman so i like to know whats going on.

I was inspired by this and this and created this!

 

I plan to attend PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art; Portland, OR) in the fall and major in graphic design! Can't wait!

 

I love the tranquility of this!

Rainmeter:

Hud.Vision RAM

Hud.Vision Network

Hud.Vision CPU 1 CPU 2

Fwonk Clock

Modified Generic's 2 internet

Upgrades to the inputs are next. CD player and turntable need a serious hand.

Squash balls cut in half, means the glass floats above the rim with no tipping. Foam separates the rim lips as the stretched tires are no help.

Gourmet coffee keeps us going on late nights.

I assure you, Requium is spelt like that on purpose. (Inside thing).

 

in this desktop screenshot, you can see that I have the following programs:

 

=BBClean

www.lostinthebox.com/download/file.php?id=1147&sid=18...

 

=Rainmeter

 

---Enigma

-----Taskbar (Bottom one, moved to the top)

-----Gmail

-----System - HDD

-----Systems

 

---Generic's

-----Time

 

---HUD.Vision

------Weather

------Calendar.Vision

------Picture Browser+Wallpaper

 

=CD Art Display

---StefanKa Style by Coffeeflash

coffeeflash.deviantart.com/art/StefanKa-CAD-Style-82590659

 

=Miranda

---Sidebar Skin [Right]

msp07.deviantart.com/art/Sidebar-Skin-78216736

 

=Rocket Dock

---Black Tab Icons

-----jake2k.deviantart.com/art/Black-Tab-Icons-105288705

 

=Visual Style

---Concave

georgeharrison.deviantart.com/art/Concave-VS-64097892

I just moved house & i don't have an office or work desk. so I'm improvising boxes and i bit of wood from the shed

on a mid-range Dell Laptop with an 80 GB disk... took all of xmas break!

 

I should note that I did this for a client that was exceedingly paranoid. (in response to: lifehacker.com/5153684/properly-erase-your-physical-media )

Used:

- different Wallpapers from Slurpaza @ deviantART

- Rainmeter

- Rainmeter-Skin Enigma

# Sidebar: Graphs for System & Network; Volume Control

# Taskbar: Feed-Reader 1-3 in "Mini-Mode"

# Shadow Opacitiy set to 20; Sidebar Width set to 200; Maximum Text Width set to 700

- Rainmeter-Skin Circuitous - Recycle Bin

- Rainmeter-Skin Soul - Seperate Task Launcher (adjusted vor alternating greylevels)

- Rainmeter-Skin Elegance2 - Clock & Date

- Rainmeter-Skin Elementary - Weather

- Rainmeter-Skin DINAJ - "Do You Need A Jacket"

- Rainmeter-Skin Arcs - well... shows pretty much everything

- Fences to hide Desktop Icons

This is my MacBook Pro desktop as it sits right now.

 

Wallpaper: Retro Gaming Laptop by LifeHacker [I edited it slightly]

Additions to Mario Area (Score, World/Date, Time): Geektool

Music Corner: Bowtie (with Spotify Support)

 

I roll with my dock to the right hand side, but keep it hidden most of the time.

 

An Add to Lifehacker.com Show and Tell. This Mac capture was created utilizing Geektools app for the Mac. Updated data is embedded into the desktop with font, sizing and placement. The head has an alpha channel allowing the data to appear layered into the background. The photo was taken at Met Museum of Art, New York.

My friends ... Dan, Blondie, Red and Numero Uno

I really couldn't think of a name. Wow.

 

Well, 90% of all the stuff i have on the computer right now has been changed to the Gaia09 Theme Sets. Here's a list:

 

1) Wallpaper: From the Gaia Website.

 

2) Cursor: From The Gaia Website

 

3) Vista VS: From The Gaia Website

 

4) RocketDock Skin: From The Gaia Website.

 

5) ObjectDock Icons: From The Gaia Website.

 

6) Launchy Skin: From The Gaia Website.

 

7) Rainmeter: Mail, Weather, and RSS are from the Gaia Website.

 

Thank Goodness thats all. Everything else was different.

  

The RocketDock Icons are Basic5 By Otis Bee, some of them made using the PSD.

 

Other Rainmeter (Time/Date and Notes) are from the Elemental Skin.

 

Still Hiding the Taskbar, Using StartKiller, etc, etc.

 

Wonder if Gaia will start making any FireFox Skins...THAT...would be awesome.

  

32" Sony Bravia TV, two 21" Acer LED monitors.

This is the same desk I posted a few months back (featured on lifehacker.com and apartmenttherapy.com)

 

The front part of the desk is no longer foldable, I made it permanent once I got used to all the extra workspace. And I built-in a much needed dock for my phone, which cleans things up nicely.

 

Other than that, I just wanted to try to put together an HDR image (first try). Its a good start, but I think I'm better off shooting outdoors.

Finished product, with wife's hair band as counter-tension

Made using GeekTool on my 27" iMac

Created with Rainmeter configs mostly, none of my own , just played around with whats out there

 

elemental for middle bar, notes and shortcuts

enigma for black taskbar and everything in the taskbar

apart from horiz calender from hud vision

rain quantum black clock

 

bottom is rocketdock simplelight skin with basic5 textuall icons

 

top bar is gaia 09 thinbar with amana icons

 

credit goes to the authors who im sorry i dont have all the names for listed here

but all those things can be found on deviant art including the wallpaper who i dont remember but similar ones can be found on desktopography whc ih i usually have set to change every half hour with wallpapa exe

Missed welds and foam holes to be filled next. I used bondo on the hole because welding it shut lights the foam on fire. And not being outside like a car the bondo shouldn't pop out as long as you give it the proper dry time.

Everything seen here was lifted from the Featured Desktops on Lifehacker.

 

Visual Style: Transblack V1 Final

App Launcher 1: Object Dock with Stacks Docklet

App Launcher 2: Executor

Now Playing: CD Art Display

Side Info: Samurize

Wallpaper: Vertical Desire

 

The sun looking icon in the top-middle is Jing Project. It's used to capture screenshots and videos of specific areas of the screen and upload to various file sharing sites such as Flickr. Not used for this screenshot as it removes itself from the picture automatically.

 

Side Note: VistaGlazz Beta used to patch windows files. Works on 64bit Vista SP1.

Herman Miller Aeron chairs. These were purchased at an auction of Enron furniture shortly after the bankruptcy. Referred to as our "Crooked E" chairs.

Not wanting to have my speaker and aux coxial cable coiled and creating a magnetic feild l I used clear pvc tube and cloth hangers to work out the slack. They are that long so my computer doesn't always have to be near by and when I have a larger room my amp can gain some distance.

-Ya fue Green Lantern...

 

-Ahora es el turno del logo de Superman!

 

-Saludos...

I wanted the dock to be even. Sorry about that!

 

Using some fancy GeekTool scripts (including one I wrote myself, to get the Phillies score!) and some TinkerTooling, I've made myself this spiffy desktop.

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