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7 Best User-Made Screenlets For Linux

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on · 3 comments
MakeTechEasier; By Joshua Price 		Mail this story
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If you’ve never tried desktop screenlets, you’re missing out. We’ve previously discussed how to set up your screenlets, but we’ve never put together a showcase of the best ones. Today we’ve gathered seven of the best from Screenlets.org, and they cover everything from audio eye candy to steampunk system monitors. If you’re finding your desktop lacking in flash or functionality, look no further.

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Comments (3)

tracyanne ·
Supposedly, screenlets, being always on the desktop, it's easier to view them. The problem is my desktop is always covered by one or more applications, that I don't want to minimise just to view a screenlet. In any case, I don't like icons on my desktop, and as screenlets are basically giant icons....
hkwint ·
Same here.

Why not try to perceive it in a positive way: We found yet another use for a second monitor!
gus3 ·
That's why I use GKrellM, with its gauges and meters all in a compact row, and configure Sawfish to leave it uncovered.

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