8 Ways to Customize Your Windows Desktop

Most of us spend a significant part of the day staring at computer screens. And while the Internet offers a myriad of , and other distractions, your desktop can remain rather bland at best and infuriatingly cluttered at worst.

These applications and plugins will help you design a sleeker, cleaner and downright cool Windows desktop. Whether you’re looking to add stunning landscapes to your screen or seeking to totally pimp out your interface, the tools below will help your desktop stand out from the crowd.

Unless otherwise noted, the following applications and software are compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.