AutoHideDesktopIcons

Keeping your desktop organized might be a challenge if you like shortcuts and usually work with numerous applications. You might end up having dozens of icons scattered around the screen, which practically covers that dazzling wallpaper you placed in the background to glaze upon a relaxing image while working. That is where an application such as AutoHideDesktopIcons comes in handy.

As its name suggests, AutoHideDesktopIcons features options and features to hide and show icons placed on your desktop automatically. It comes with an adjustable timer and allows hiding icons on the desktop based on mouse gestures.

AutoHideDesktopIcons is available in two different flavors. While you can download the installer edition to go through a regular step-by-step setup process, keep in mind that there is also a portable edition that requires no installation. You can use the latter on the go and launch it directly from a portable drive, without leaving traces on the host system.

Working with AutoHideDesktopIcons is intuitively and easy. The main window comprises all the options and preferences in the same place, without additional menus and windows to overcomplicate an application that is meant to be as simple as possible.

You can configure AutoHideDesktopIcons to start with Windows or launch directly as a system tray application so as not to interfere with your work.   As for hiding the desktop icons, you can do so by using mouse gestures. For instance, it is possible to assign the left click or the middle click to revealing the icons or set it to show the icons when the mouse moves across the screen. Alternatively, you can configure AutoHideDesktopIcons to integrate into the desktop context menu.

Making the icons visible can also be achieved by using the WIN+D key combination. The icons can be hidden automatically at startup thanks to AutoHideDesktopIcons, and the taskbar along with them.

AutoHideDesktopIcons is a cost-free application that aims to help you hide and unhide desktop icons when necessary. It is easy to use and allows you to enjoy a clean working environment without having to delete your favorite shortcuts.