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In your normal work, do you often rummage back and forth on your computer desktop to find a certain file or application? Desktop icons are a mess, every time you look for something is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Today to introduce an open source projectGeekDeskGeekDesk is a small, beautiful desktop quick launch tool that integrates a powerful search function that allows us to quickly find the applications and files we need.
Projects
Small and compact,artisticThe desktop quickstart management tool, integrated with Everything search.
Free / Aesthetically pleasing / Highly customizable GeekDesk has been around since its inception, and will continue to evolve in these directions in the future.
GeekDesk is built using WPF, .NET 4.7.2 and HandyControl to ensure software stability and ease of use.
This technical background makes GeekDesk not only powerful, but also smooth.
The best feature is that you can customize various shortcuts so that you can find the tools and files you need in minutes.
Currently it has 1.9K stars on Github!
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Installation and use
1、Download and install
Download directly from the release pageGeekDesk to unzip the latest version, then double-click on the Documentation is sufficient.
The software includes features such as setup, to-do and a newbie guide, so go ahead and give it a try.
Project Features
Opening the GeekDesk client reveals a clean interface.
- Icon List Area: The highlighted area on the right is the icon list area, dragging a file to the icon list area will automatically create a shortcut, and you can also right-click to add a system item.
- Menu Bar: The highlighted area on the left is the menu bar, right-click on the left area to create a menu, and right-click on the menu to manipulate the menu.
- Drag Area: Left-click and hold the upper highlighted area to drag the program form.
- Setup and Close: The two buttons in the highlighted area are the Setup and Close buttons, which can be clicked to reopen the Guided Prompts Settings window where you can customize many of the features to be turned on or off.
Explore the use of it quickly!
GeekDesk 2.5.14 and later integrates Everything functionality.
First launch the software, then open the Everything function in Settings and use the shortcut keyCtrl+F If you want to search for an application or file, a search box will pop up and you can enter the application or file you want to search for.
This is shown in the figure below:
Global Hotkeys: Customize the shortcuts you are used to and call out with one click.
Mouse Following: Automatically track mouse position to optimize user experience.
Self-selected wallpaper: free to choose your favorite wallpaper.
Background Hair Glass Effect
Interface transparency adjustment
rounded interface
5、Customize menu icon
More than 80 system icons to choose from
Support importing Alibaba Icon online.
6、Timed reminders
Shortcut keys to quickly create a new to-do list
summarize
After experiencing it, GeekDesk is an extremely useful desktop management tool, especially for programmers and typists.
Its powerful customization capabilities and quick-start features can significantly improve productivity.
Project Address
GitHub ：/BookerLiu/GeekDesk
Gitee ：/BookerLiu/GeekDesk
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