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Organize Your Desktop with Fences by Stardock

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My primary laptop died on Friday.  The repair rep had bad news, so I purchased a new one for just a few dollars more than it would cost to fix the old one.  It has taken me two half-days to get the new one set up to do everything the old one did.  Luckily, I had backed up files recently and had minimal loss of data. Windows 7 makes many things very easy, but there were enough glitches that caused lengthy delays.

One new feature that was pre-loaded is Fences by Stardock for organizing the desktop.  It works  like folders for the desktop, but you define the outline/shape which can be as transparent as desired. You can name the fences and set up rules for what kind of new document  goes to which fence.

This is a real time saver for me and I love the clutter-free look.  It has several configuration options to suit individual tastes.  I know over time, I'll end up with lots more icons on the desktop, but for now,  everything I need is in easy reach and unobtrusive. 

Comments (8)

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

My old laptop hasn't died but gave me so much trouble last summer and fall that for Christmas my hubby got me a new one...I have been so swamped as well as my girlfriend who is the techy one so we finally got stuff moved over on Wednesday night....still not using it though as I haven't figured out how to send emails from it yet!   LOL     I think I need another session with Anne...(we actually already knew we would)   but I sure do hate change...LOL   I am sure whne I get used to it all I will love it...until then....well.......

Mar 13, 2011 10:11 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

huh, that looks cool. I guess I'll check that out. I like the groupings much better than just having them all thrown around. thanks

Mar 13, 2011 10:18 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Still working off my old laptop that has Vista...Fences looks like a neat program to help/keep you organized.  Thanks for sharing it Colleen.

Mar 13, 2011 10:41 AM
Victor Zuniga
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - San Diego, CA

Thanks for the tip and I'll definitely have to check this out. I hope you were able to recover the data from your last laptop.

Mar 13, 2011 11:01 AM
Paul Caloca
The Papas Group (DRE #01766524) - Scotts Valley, CA

I can see this tool can help arrange workflow: Listings, Sales, Farming, etc. Thanks!

Mar 13, 2011 12:24 PM
Joyce Herr
Prudential Lancaster Real Estate - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County & Beyond

Good idea - and thanks for the tip. I will have to check this out.

Mar 13, 2011 12:52 PM
Tim Peterson
Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes - Madison, WI
Realtor Safety Training Classes

Hi Colleen I had not heard of Fences by Stardock before but will try it -thanks

Mar 15, 2011 04:07 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Colleen, this is very interesting. I will be looking into it and using it. Thank you.

Mar 16, 2011 12:40 AM