Today it is and it will be always be a trend to make your PC desktop look cool.Though Windows 8 has introduced a cool looking start up screen but the desktop remains the same.
Also people with PCs are using Windows 7 and other versions because many of the programs made before the launch of Windows 8 create problems when used with a copy of Windows 8 though the compatibility option is there.
Creating cool desktop Screen is not a tough job.People want a desktop screen like in Iron Man or like in any other futuristic tech based movies.
Below are some pictures that show what your desktop can look like.
The Theme above is by Jhon Markovski
This theme is from Rainmeter
Yeah,The pictures above look really cool and yes you can always create the magic above.
- THE SOFTWARE YOU SHALL USE IS:
RAINMETER
You can download the 'Rainmeter' from : Download
After downloading the Rainmeter.
You shall install the software by using the file you just downloaded.
A window similar to the window below will open when you will open the software.
You will not see the folders in the left sidebar because you have not installed the themes for the Rainmeter yet.
You can download the themes for the Rainmeter from many websites because it is a (OSS) open source software. Many people make themes for the rainmeter and you can also make one for the software but its on you.
You can just download the themes by other people.Below is the list of some of the famous themes with there download links.
#1
Vortex Theme by PratLegacy
#2
Surface Rainmeter Theme by DarkEagle2011
#3
NO PICTURE
TRON THEME BY Heavy-Props-Guy
You can download from the Devian art website Click This Link.
- After downloading your desired themes.
You need to place in theme folder in My Document Folder of the Rainmeter like shown in this picture below.
You shall place your theme folders in the folder named 'skins' as shown in the picture above.
- Then
Open Rainmeter.
And refresh all by pressing the button on lower left.
- How to Load the themes...
You can load themes either by completely loading a theme folder by selecting one in the left side bar in the window above and then clicking the load button towards the top right.
This shall apply the theme and will place the components at the specific places those are already defined by the theme designer.
You can also open a certain theme folder.Like in the picture below.
The component selected is the Pinterest component for Desktop.
And then click the load button to bring it up to the desktop.
Drag your component to place it.
- Editing the theme components...
You can edit the theme components by either clicking the 'EDIT' button towards the top right corner of the window above.
You can right click on the component and select the edit option in the window after right clicking.
The edit window shall open in the notepad window like this.
The url can be seen but you might also see a location for your program or any other editable option.
If the component is to Open or Execute a program then you need to provide the location of the program on your system like C:\Program Files\Software folder\Software.exe
Making a cool desktop is easy and you can easily do it by using Rainmeter.
If you have any query you would like to leave a comment !
- This is how my desktop look.
Theme used is Glass Vintage by aiendrew of devian art.
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Next post shall cover the making of Iron man desktop and how to make your computer responsive to your voice commands !!!!
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Thank you Jitender !
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