Name: DesktopShelves
Price: 14.99 $
Rating: 3.5738 (25 reviews)

$14.99

DesktopShelves overview

DesktopShelves takes a refreshing approach to organizing files. It focuses on saving space on your screen while allowing you to always quickly access your files (via hotkey).

Everything is drag and drop. You can even drop text selections on a shelf and a new file is created automatically. Right-click and drag a file away from a shelf to insert its contents into another application such as Mail (great for keeping a "shelf" with frequently used mail templates, for example).

Features

Finder integration: Open any folder as a shelf on the desktop right from the Finder context menu (requires a restart to activate the first time).
Choose from different shelf designs or create your own: The designs make your desktop unique and help you to tell your shelves apart. Design your own or download additional designs from the web.
Drop a text selection on a shelf and get a new file: Found something on the web that you'd like to remember? Select it, drag and drop it on a shelf, done.
Works great with text snippets: Right-click and drag a file away from a shelf to paste its text contents into other applications such as Mail, TextEdit, etc. (works for plain and rich text files).
Access your shelves with a hotkey: Bring your shelves on top of all other windows to quickly access your files.
Drag & drop everywhere: Drop files from the desktop or Finder onto shelves or the other way around from your shelves into other applications.

What’s new in version 2.1.4

Updated on Aug 13 2019

Version 2.4.0 (2.1.4):

Note: The downloadable demo is version 2.1.4; the version available for purchase on the Mac App Store is version 2.4.0.

64-bit support

Information

License

Demo

Size

4.1 MB

Developer’s website

http://kitestack.com/desktopshelves/

Downloads

20739

App requirements

Intel 32
Mac OS X 10.6 or later

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User Ratings

sandraromanowska

Aug 12 2021

2.1.4

Version: 2.1.4

Please tell me how to remove shelf.

PieroLuigi

Oct 29 2017

No more update to this great app?

Thombar

Dec 15 2013

1.0

I couldn't get this product to work at all the way the promotional ad said it would. Not worth having in my opinion.

JohnsonFam

Sep 18 2012

2.1.3

2.0

Version: 2.1.3

I think I may be having issues, but I don't see how this is working correctly. I have a shelf on my desktop with all my folders, but I still see all the folders also on my desktop. So basically, I have the folders on a shelf on my desktop and on my desktop, actually adding to the clutter. How do I fix that?

protagonistic

5.0

Quite frankly I prefer utilities that do not try to take an everything and the kitchen sink approach. This program does the one thing it does extremely well. I hate desktop clutter and it is hard to maintain a desktop with less than a dozen icons. I can now organize all my daily reading into several lists that are easy to see and maintain. This program is well worth the money.

Jerry0923

Aug 23 2012

I actually love this product. I don't use it for all my files, but it sure helps me to visually organize those pesky little files that are easy to forget. Tech support is A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Buy this product with certainty!

Mextex

Aug 7 2012

Yes, it's a one trick pony and some might think it's too expensive. But I don't agree with that. This app fits into my workflow perfectly and so I have no problem to pay the asked price. Also the developer is very responive, friendly and gives good support. Check the trial version and if it fits your workflow you'll come to the conclusion that it is worth the money. A full 5 star rating from me :)

hmfwic47

Aug 5 2012

This app and the lite version are both in the Apple App store. I rated it as 5 for all areas. I couldn't go lower than 5 because I haven't yet tried it out and it wouldn't be fair to the author.

NotUsed

Jul 11 2012

$15 bucks?.. hahahaha.. seriously?

jibjab

Mar 18 2012

2.0.2

Version: 2.0.2

Frequent crashes and changes assigned folder-shelf

Tryme

Mar 16 2012

I'm sure this utility serves a purpose for those people that follow that very 'Windows user trait' of storing hundreds of things on your desktop, perhaps you should do a little web searching and learn about the exponential impact each and every one of those items on your desktop is having on the performance of your system. With so many options for quick access on the Mac, there is no excuse for hundred of folders and files cluttering up the desktop and draining system resources, then in an attempt to organise that chaos, using a utility that further depletes system resources. This is not an attack on this particular product, simply a comment on the bad practices that necessitate it - when it comes to system performance - using this to clean desktop clutter is akin to trying to put out a fire with petrol.

Sgginc

Jan 23 2012

Version: 2.0

5 stars now that spacing is adjustable. If you like to be organized this is for you. Developer is highly responsive. Thanks ... Ken

Sep 3 2011

1.3.1

Version: 1.3.1

This would be a 5 star utility if the spacing of the items on the shelf could be adjusted. They’re just too close for me. Otherwise a great utility. Very easy to clean up your desktop.

Hhtall

Aug 22 2011

1.3

Version: 1.3

Great App to easy clean up your desktop and even to organize your work.

Tessi

Aug 17 2011

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dbaps2

How does licensing work? Is it five for $15 in the Mac store and one copy for this offer? Or is it unlimited? Please explain. Thanks,. Paul

Blueillusion

Tried the app for a bit as i was considering purchasing. But it seemed a little slow as i had to wait too long with the mouse hovering above icons before it reacted, and if you put actual folders on the shelf its not as simple as click to open them. Also the design is not a refined and smooth as i would like, edges of icons seem pixelated and could decide whether it looks more 2D or 3D. But it really is a good idea, so i will keep my eye on this app and if it improves ill give in another chance.

JoDun

Aug 16 2011

0.5

The idea was appealing since I have 4 or 5 projects on the go and I envisioned a shelf with each of those folders sitting neatly at the bottom of my screen. But each folder will need its own shelf so that is not a space saver. But my main problem is that I can't get the shelf to go into the background. I've tried Control + minus. Nothing. I went into Preferences & at Activate/Deactivate I typed in a code (Control+S) but this does nothing. There it is right in front of everything I do on the screen. I can go up to the toolbar at the top of the screen and open Desktopshelves and Quit. But then to use it again I have to go into DownLoads and reload it. What am I doing wrong?! It looked so simple.

Preset

Hello! Just purchased DesktopShelves and can´t download it as the download-link doesn´t work. Any help? Thanks

Mada

Any experienced user would tell you the desktop is not the place where you want to have folders, files, etc., since refreshing the icons will slow down your computer. The strategy most often used is to put all the files on your desktop à in one unique folder that you can open and consult (usually as the first step in processing or filing them). If you use a tag system then it really does not matter anyway where you put your files. You simply should not leave them on the desktop! Now, I understand some users might enjoy looking at hundreds of files on their desktop while working on something else (not very productive, but in life not all is about productivity). To them I would suggest they at least test the app for CPU use and effect on speed. I cannot put a rating since I did not try it and don't see the need for it but I question such interface when you have other similar apps (shelves-like) that you can call up to the front with one key. This app is like a box you would buy so you could add up more stuff to fill it up. It is _not_ going to make your desktop and your life more uncluttered. Think in terms of comparison with a real desktop!