Exploiting the Desktop for Usefulness

As more than just an expensive picture frame, that is.  And that’s all most people do with their desktop image – find a pretty picture (landscape, loved one or just some fancy design) and use it to fill the background.  I decided to do something more functional than that, however…

My useful desktop image

My useful desktop image

Now with the push of a single button (F11 on my MacBook), I can see my homework schedule for the semester – no other files or applications to open, just peek at the desktop for quick reference!  Any of my readers have useful desktop background tips?