Reader Saifali has submitted desktops in the past to our Desktop Showcase, but this one’s a fresh look, and we like it. If you dig it too—or just the Antarctic landscape in it—here’s how you can bring the same look to your computer.
Saifali is using Rainmeter to get this look, and we’ve just updated our guide to customizing your Windows PC with Rainmeter if you’re interested in trying it out yourself. It’s a great primer that’ll help you learn the ins and outs of the app, and start building a desktop you can share with us!
Once you have that down, here’s what you’ll need:
- The Antarctica Google Earth View wallpaper
- The Rainmeter system tweaking and monitoring tool for Windows
- The Enigma suite for Rainmeter for the Now Playing widget, calendar widget, and weather widgets
- The Aperture Labs Information Signs skin for the clock and date display in the center
That’s all there is to this one - not a lot of moving parts, but a really good look regardless. If you dig it, or have questions about it, head over to Saifali’s Kinja blog (linked below) and ask away. Sing your praises while you’re at it!
Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! Post it to your personal Kinja blog using the tag Desktop Showcase or add it to our Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell Flickr pool. Screenshots must be at least at least 1280x720 and please include information about what you used, links to your wallpaper, skins, and themes, and any other relevant details. If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!
Antactica Desktop | Saifali