Desktop Thread!

[Buffalobiian]

@Arch - I thought about doing that when I made the icons, but I reconsidered when I realized how bad it might make me feel every time it happens.

Then just make sure her Mapou Tofu Recycle Bin is never empty. ;)

Current:

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3755/63824857.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/48983468.jpg/)

[Archangel]

Installed a theme, changed the starter button, added some icons, new wallpaper...

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7370/80483986.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/80483986.jpg/)

Sexy desktop

[Assertn]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5995/desktopcn.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/desktopcn.jpg/)

[Archangel]

That's pretty, but it could stand to be a little more practical

New rainmeter theme, i traded beauty for functionality

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6314/desktopgr.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/desktopgr.jpg/)

[Xelbair]

seems nice Archie, rainmeter fits neatly with wallpaper.
I would post mine desktop... but i can't decide on wallpaper, so i have about 500 in random loop.

[Animeniax]

That's pretty, but it could stand to be a little more practical

New rainmeter theme, i traded beauty for functionality

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6314/desktopgr.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/desktopgr.jpg/)

Yeah that's a badass desktop. I've never been much for customizing my desktop since I always have something open to cover it up, but I'm changing some stuff so mine looks as cool as yours.

[Archangel]

It took way more time than what i expected but it was surprisingly fun to do

I suggest you check deviantart's customize section for more intel

[Assertn]

That's pretty, but it could stand to be a little more practical

Practical like how? I only turn on my PC when I'm going to play Starcraft.

[Archangel]

I guess it's perfect then. If i were you i'd customize the start button though, it's pretty easy to do and there are some great ones out there.

[Assertn]

Got my new laptop (mostly) configured:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7091/screenshot20110818at101.th.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/screenshot20110818at101.png/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7821/screenshot20110818at125.th.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/screenshot20110818at125.png/)

I don't care what people say, the new Lion upgrade is pretty sweet :3

[Kraco]

Looks very delicate, st33v.

[IFHTT]

Looks very delicate, st33v.
I lol'd


Got my new laptop (mostly) configured:
pics omitted
I don't care what people say, the new Lion upgrade is pretty sweet :3
Nice Andromeda background.

Now, just make it worth all the time and effort you've put in and develop that kickass app. Then, toss me a couple % of the profit as a stipend for being unconditionally supportive of all of your future endeavors. :)

Also I'll be your best friend, and less preferable wing-man who makes you much more desirable by comparison.

[Killa-Eyez]

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My first post in this thread. Just re-installed my laptop and digging the new Calligraphy theme.

[Archangel]

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My first post in this thread. Just re-installed my laptop and digging the new Calligraphy theme.

That's one relaxing motherfucking desktop!

You should customize the start button too, it would look sick

[Killa-Eyez]

Thanks, simply taken from the Windows site (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/personalize/themes).

Custom Start buttons? Euhm, how?

Or should I just google it?

I should, shouldn't I?

I shall.



Edit: I did and I think I'm gon' let me lady Photoshop me some sweet Start icons. I was thinkin like start in kanji or somethin'..

Anyway, good lookin' out, B.

[dragonrage]

minimalistic me
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[Assertn]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2792/screenshot20120121at922.th.png (http://i.imgur.com/1VrmQ.jpg)

This is half the actual image size. Looks really slick with the black and silver trim of the imac and thunderbolt monitors at my office.

[fahoumh]

I have a different wallpaper every day c/o Windows 7, but I'd say these are my 2 favourite backgrounds:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6758383821_d29fdbcdf0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fahoumh/6758383821/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6758384061_b6515b0fb1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fahoumh/6758384061/)

I took both of these photos in McGregor Point Provincial Park. The first photo is untouched and the only editing I had to do in the second photo was 'shopping out some dust that was on either the sensor or the lens.

[Assertn]

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New wallpaper for my macbook pro

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

Your photoshop looking button is grey instead of blue and has a Fb instead of Ps....

is it photoshop or a different Adobe program... Adobe Flash B____ ???


and omgwtfbbq had to bring that reaction back from the internet phrase grave to show my love for that desktop background. Looks like Recon armor

[darkshadow]

It's halo reach's Noble 6.

[Assertn]

Your photoshop looking button is grey instead of blue and has a Fb instead of Ps....

is it photoshop or a different Adobe program... Adobe Flash B____ ???

That would be Flash Builder aka Flex 4.

[Assertn]

New one for my gaming system:

http://i.imgur.com/YYqz2.jpg (http://imgur.com/YYqz2)

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

ahhww he's in gold. adorable.

[Xelbair]

I was sure that he was at least in platinum.

[Assertn]

ahhww he's in gold. adorable.

Sounds like Kage wants to 1v1. Your weakest race vs mine :o

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

so my terran then.....vs your toss... yea??? I'm not completely useless with the other 2 races anymore but Im still far from playing random. lookin forward to that new matchmaking update. Of course they won't give it to us now as amazingly fucking easy as it is for them to... we need to pay 50bucks or 60? however much that faggot expansion is. Blizzard and EA are scum.

[Archangel]

Gamer bitches are the worst kind of bitches. You pay to suck their cock and then complain about the taste of the cum.

[Buffalobiian]

Back to desktops folks.

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6725/74937772.jpg



edit:

been a while since I last updated. Between the above shot and the previous post, I also used these ones (not in order)

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6616/animepapernetwallpaperav.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7669/animepaperwallpapersfat.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5282/animepaperwallpapersmag.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4576/animepaperwallpaperssor.jpg

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/2278/animepaperwallpapersyus.jpg

[fahoumh]

^ I really like the Evangelion wallpaper; and the rest are pretty nice too. It's cool to now see the vast availability of high quality anime-themed wallpapers when it seems like only 10 years ago really god ones were few and far between.

[Archangel]

What good are wallpapers when your desktop looks like ass...?

[Buffalobiian]

What good are wallpapers when your desktop looks like ass...?

It helps to keep things looking acceptable.

I like widescreen images, but I'm stuck with a boxy screen. Taking the folders away throws the image's balance off. It's the best compromise unless I find a way to upgrade.

[Buffalobiian]

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9108/28759722.jpg

A little too much going to earn 100pts, but I still liked it enough. Felt like a change anyway.

[Buffalobiian]

New wall for new laptop.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9594/29639764.jpg

[Archangel]

Plain as fuck. Look into desktop customization, it takes a while but it's so worth it.

[fahoumh]

Plain as fuck. Look into desktop customization, it takes a while but it's so worth it.
You see "plain" but I see "neat and simplified". I think your desktop looks sweet, Buff.

[enkoujin]

I also think cloggy and unnecessary background programs with desktop customization...

A lot of people spend more time using their computers for internet surfing, media and Microsoft Office programs than looking/admiring their desktops, so really, there's little incentive for full-out customization - for the average user, anyway.

[Assertn]

The extent of my customization is usually tweaking the main OSX color scheme, adium, and my desktop icons, such as my current setup:
http://i.imgur.com/W7dBVl.jpg (http://imgur.com/W7dBV)

[Hitokiri]

http://i.imgur.com/zekYl.jpg

[Animeniax]

I really like that LF-A wallpaper. If they could only produce it with some tuner girls and fans in the stand, it'd be in my wallpaper rotation.

[Hitokiri]

I really like that LF-A wallpaper. If they could only produce it with some tuner girls and fans in the stand, it'd be in my wallpaper rotation.

lol, i don't have the PS chops to that, or else I'd entertain your idea.

[Buffalobiian]

Felt twiddly this week,

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/661/70414968.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8249/54028881.jpg

[Lucifus]

Spent half the day learning and customizing rainmeter. Very pleased!

http://i.imgur.com/rvgeJ.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/rvgeJ.jpg)


http://i.imgur.com/7vnWg.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/7vnWg.jpg)

[Archangel]

>He still uses the same windows start icon

What's this, amateur hour? ;D

[Buffalobiian]

That looks great. Rainmeter looks like something that would actually come in handy for me from a practical point of view as well as satisfying the "gimicky" nerd needs of mine.

Ironically, the weather feature of Rainmeter will be the most useless feature for me.

[Archangel]

Because weather in Australia is always the same: shitty

Didn't i recommend the rainmeter to you a while back as well?

[Buffalobiian]

Because weather in Australia is always the same: shitty

Didn't i recommend the rainmeter to you a while back as well?

I don't know if you recommended anything. Even after what I said above, I'll likely keep my desktop the same as it is until I actually get bored and fiddly.

As for the weather, It's not shitty, I just don't care about it. If it's sunny, whatever. If it's raining, whatever. I keep an umbrella in my bag for when shit happens. I also don't care for the temperature since I judge what I wear by the temperature in the morning, not what the news said the day before.

[Buffalobiian]

Current desktop, followed by laptop. The desktop wall reflects my status/mood perfectly.

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9342/57930618.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1492/44850037.jpg

[Archangel]

Why is your mangameeya icon different from mine...?

[Buffalobiian]

No idea. I haven't actually used it after I installed it.

[Archangel]

How do you read manga then?

[Animeniax]

Is that a spinning top or a step-drill bit in the bottom wallpaper? Nice and simple wallpaper, kudos.

[Buffalobiian]

How do you read manga then?

The only manga I read at the moment is claymore. I just unzip, read then discard.


Is that a spinning top or a step-drill bit in the bottom wallpaper?

That would be a drill bit from the anime Gurren Lagann. I don't know if it was completely photoshopped, or if it was purchasable merchandise.

Guess it's a bit of both.
http://www.amazon.com/Gurren-Lagann-Core-Drill-Necklace/dp/B0027BOD94

[Animeniax]

Oh cool, I love step drill bits. So damn useful for so many projects. Hex socket bits are also amazingly useful tools:

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Now I need to find a place to dl Gurren Lagann.

[Abdula]

No, no you really don't need to watch that show at all. Goddamn stupid catchphrases.

[Kraco]

Guess it's a bit of both.
http://www.amazon.com/Gurren-Lagann-Core-Drill-Necklace/dp/B0027BOD94

That looks so low quality that it's insulting the show, where that small drill was probably the toughest object of all.

Yours is a very nice desktop background, though. Elegantly simple.

[Xelbair]

http://i.imgur.com/flhoQl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/flhoQ.jpg)
new wallpaper.

[Animeniax]

My (unofficial, unsanctioned) setup at the office (possibly NSFW):

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[Sapphire]

LOL! What do you need 4 screens for?!??!

Though, I have to admire your commitment to the booty.

[Animeniax]

Actually it's 3 screens connected to a GTX770 on a personal desktop. The laptop is where I do work :D.

There's a dearth of good triple monitor wallpaper, so there's an extremely limited selection to choose from, hence the booties image. I've found some single-screen images that look awesome when stretched to fill 3 screens.

[Animeniax]

My current wallpaper is this lovely soccer fan:

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[Buffalobiian]

I've finally upgraded my monitor after a lot of convincing. Now I've got a 24", 1920x1080 (wow, I know!) monitor to use as my main. My 17" 1280x1024 monitor steps aside as a secondary. I've clocked 93 291 hours (10.6 years) on the backlight, but the manufacturing date is 03/2007 so who knows what went on there.

I've also been using the Windows Start Bar on the left to maximise vertical space for 5 months now and I've come to love it. It looks weird on a 15", 1600x900 laptop screen but I think when a screen becomes large enough to the point where you can't focus on the entire screen at once, symmetry doesn't matter.

With a low black level of 0.03cd/m2, black looks gorgeous. Everything else just stands out (not that it can be appreciated from a screencap). A high contrast ratio translates to better photorealism.

http://i.imgur.com/20JaGV0.jpg

edit: oh, and 120Hz is nice. See it to feel it. Light-strobing too when you manage to push enough frames.

[Animeniax]

Looks good, Buff. Surprised it took you so long to go to a 24" monitor. I want to go to the larger screens like a 27" S-IPS, but that will wait until a good enough game comes out on the PC.

My current desktop on the work PC:
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[Buffalobiian]

I didn't upgrade because my old monitor was still functional. There was also an argument that 720p anime looked great on it without any scaling necessary. A smaller monitor also meant a graphics card didn't have to work as hard. 1080 doesn't give much more vertical height over 1024, that's another reason.

While I do like the extra space for viewing some form of chat/2nd-browser on the side monitor it is a chore to turn it off when watching movies or playing games. I do my activities in an otherwise lights-out environment so having asymetrical brightness on one side of my vision annoys me when central focus or immersion is a big deal.

If I was getting a monitor soon, I'd be looking out for the Acer Predator XB270HU (http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/acer_xb270hu.htm). It's a 120Hz, 27" IPS screen with pretty good colour accuracy, fast pixels and low input lag. Motion blur reduction is also great. The only drawback is the IPS-glow which makes blacks look bad and results in a low contrast ratio relative to VA-panels.

On the other hand, VA panels have great blacks and contrast but sacrifice pixel responses as well as some colour fidelity (gamma shift can be annoying when noticed). I've noticed this on the Eizo FG2421, which probably has the fastest pixel response in VA monitor.

For a non-movie, non-gaming, general-use screen however I'd be all over the Samsung S34E790C. 34", curved VA goodness. Curving screens at that size for a computer monitor actually makes sense. For TVs it's pretty useless unless you're talking about 70"+.

[Buffalobiian]

http://i.imgur.com/8IBvoKo.jpg

Since the last entry, I've dropped the 17" 4:3 secondary and used a 22" 16:10 monitor instead.

Now, 2x 22" 1920x1080 IPS monitors in portrait mode as secondaries.

The point was to use these for PDFs. Textbooks are now readable.

Any book, really. Like manga.

Or H-manga.

Yeah. H-manga looks soo good now.