panesby Oraik
A quieter Windows desktop, in three small steps.
A practical starting point for arranging your clock, date, and calendar without taking over your screen.
Start with what you actually look at
A useful desktop does not need to become a dashboard. Start with the time, today’s date, and the month ahead. Panes keeps these three pieces separate so you can arrange them around your wallpaper and the way you work.
Place first, style second
Open the tray menu and unlock the widgets. Put the clock in a clear area, then place the date and calendar where they are easy to scan. Keep desktop icons and the taskbar in mind. Lock the widgets when you are happy with the layout; clicks can then pass through to your desktop.
Let the wallpaper do some of the work
Open Settings by double-clicking the tray icon. Try the Thin or Compact layout, then adjust font, size, color, and opacity. A high-contrast clock will usually be easier to read than a very transparent one. The aim is a comfortable glance, not another item competing for your attention.
Keep it simple as your setup changes
Panes stores positions relative to each monitor and moves widgets to the primary display when a monitor disappears. After changing your monitor arrangement, take a moment to check the layout. Your wallpaper stays unchanged throughout.
Explore panes on GitHub for the current setup guide and app source. Follow the changelog for development updates.