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DesktopSweeper is a freeware APE Module (the equivalent of Unsanity's Haxies) that provides ways to control whether or not Desktop icons are displayed. This can be done with a configurable hotkey, or automatically, when the Finder comes to the front and/or leaves it.
DesktopSweeper doesn't work by covering the Desktop so your desktop background is not affected at all, even if you use an application that displays animated (or screensaver'ed) backgrounds. .
DesktopSweeper doesn't work by covering the Desktop so your desktop background is not affected at all, even if you use an application that displays animated (or screensaver'ed) backgrounds. .
What's New
Version 1.3:
- Universal Binary (runs on both PPC and Intel based Macs).
- Added ways to enable separately Display and Hide automatically.
- Added an option to prevent the Finder to come to the front when clicking on the Desktop while icons are hidden.
- Reworded most tooltips in the prefs pane.
- Fixed a bug where the hidden state could get reversed for icons that were partially offscreen.
- Added support and optional installation of SmartCrashReports.
- Now comes with Unsanity's Application Enhancer 2.0 and Installer 3.6.1.
Version 1.3:
- Universal Binary (runs on both PPC and Intel based Macs).
- Added ways to enable separately Display and Hide automatically.
- Added an option to prevent the Finder to come to the front when clicking on the Desktop while icons are hidden.
- Reworded most tooltips in the prefs pane.
- Fixed a bug where the hidden state could get reversed for icons that more...
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Unsanity Application Enhancer 2.0 (provided)
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Unsanity Application Enhancer 2.0 (provided)
DesktopSweeper User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:6,491 |
| Version Downloads:3,626 |
| Type:Business : Applications |
| License:Free |
| Date:18 Jun 2006 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price:Free |
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DesktopSweeper is a freeware APE Module (the equivalent of Unsanity's Haxies) that provides ways to control whether or not Desktop icons are displayed. This can be done with a configurable hotkey, or automatically, when the Finder comes to the front and/or leaves it.
DesktopSweeper doesn't work by covering the Desktop so your desktop background is not affected at all, even if you use an application that displays animated (or screensaver'ed) backgrounds. .
DesktopSweeper doesn't work by covering the Desktop so your desktop background is not affected at all, even if you use an application that displays animated (or screensaver'ed) backgrounds. .
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I think, still no other "hide-icons-on-desktop" comes close to it, neither in simplicity nor in speed.
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atgmac reviewed on 16 Jun 2006
Anonymous reviewed on 29 May 2005
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asmeurer reviewed on 23 May 2005
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