Official Desktop Customization Thread

[rs2sensen]

My latest desktop, I was in the mood for something brighter. This is obvious CGI, but I think it looks good. I also went to a clear dock. And yes, this time, I have some battery power (some)!!!

 

[sarahsboy18]

My latest desktop, I was in the mood for something brighter. This is obvious CGI, but I think it looks good. I also went to a clear dock. And yes, this time, I have some battery power (some)!!!

that BG looks like it was made in Bryce.... anybody here remember that proggy... LOL... or much less still use it?

 

[rs2sensen]

I have Bryce, but I don't have a clue how to use it, lol.

 

[Fallooza]

desktops

i luv screen spanning dr

 

[iNAP]

i luv screen spanning dr

What is screen spanning?

 

[rs2sensen]

Screen spanning is using multiple monitors but not in "mirror" mode. The consumer level macs only support mirror mode, the professional level macs support a sort of extended desktop mode. However, with the use of 3rd party software, consumer level macs can also use extended desktop mode (ie. screen spanning).

 

[Fallooza]

this is

like this on my imac

 

[PowerBookG4]

that is prety cool how you did that, I would just probably switch the screens around and have the 2 dollar bill on the right, and change the system prefferences so it knows that screen is on the right.

 

[PowerBookG4]

here is my latest desktop... good friend made the back ground, decided it was nice to keep for a little bit, might not last tho, lol...

background was made on art.com i captured the screen and made the resolution better and set it as a background on her computer then decided to put it on mine as well.

 

[Fallooza]

that is prety cool how you did that, I would just probably switch the screens around and have the 2 dollar bill on the right, and change the system prefferences so it knows that screen is on the right.

i dont have room on the rite. but for some reason i like it on the left better

 

[Fallooza]

that is prety cool how you did that, I would just probably switch the screens around and have the 2 dollar bill on the right, and change the system prefferences so it knows that screen is on the right.

or i could swich the dollars from 1 screan ta the other.

 

[PowerBookG4]

Screen spanning is using multiple monitors but not in "mirror" mode. The consumer level macs only support mirror mode, the professional level macs support a sort of extended desktop mode. However, with the use of 3rd party software, consumer level macs can also use extended desktop mode (ie. screen spanning).

I have the abiltity to do screen spanning on my powerbook, I did nto realize that it was concidered professional computer.

 

[rs2sensen]

the powerbook is the professional model, the iBook is the "consumer model."

 

[rs2sensen]

Apple's consumer level models (no screen spanning, just mirroring):
Mini, iMac, eMac, iBook

Apple's professional models (screen spanning possible through OS X):
Powermac, Powerbook

If you are interested in screen spanning for a consumer level mac, I recommend checking out this link: http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/supportlist_e.html

Please correct me if I'm wrong abt. the consumer vs. pro stuff.

 

[PowerBookG4]

or i could swich the dollars from 1 screan ta the other.

you could but i am partial to the menu bar on the right side.

 

[iNAP]

back on topic :lol This is cool!

 

[Fallooza]

you could but i am partial to the menu bar on the right side.

i could also move the menu bar too.... but i like it the way it is.

 

[PowerBookG4]

I like it too, well the way it looks, I just would keep forgetting that the menu bar was actually on the other screen, lol

 

[Kokopelli]

I generally like to have my backgrounds match my mood. Well my mood is a bit dark.

 

[xthisisRomancex]

i love screenspanning... i use aot when i am using adobe/macromedia products... i have my workarea and tools on one screen and my pelettes on the other...