The best desktops are the ones that are the most functional for their users, and Flickr user azr's first desktop works well for him. It goes light on the widgets, keeps them all neatly to the side where they're out of the way, and features a gorgeous wallpaper that seals the deal perfectly.


If you want the same look for your Windows desktop, this one is pretty easy to recreate. Here's what you'll need to download:

That's all you need! This one, much like last week's, is pretty simple to set up, but looks fantastic. Just hide the taskbar, and keep the recycle bin on the desktop (if you want the same look azr has here) and you're all done. Simple, elegant, and functional.


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If you're not sure where to start with Rainmeter but you want this look, check out our guide to setting up a good-looking desktop with it for some great tips and examples. If you're a Mac user, you can duplicate this desktop really easily with Geektool and our guide to using it, and Linux users can downlaoad Conky to get the same effect.

Whatever you think, let us know in the comments below! Plus, if you have a beautiful, productive, and informative desktop you'd like to see featured at Lifehacker, post it to the Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell Flickr Group! Please include a description of how you made it. You never know, it may be the next featured desktop!


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