If you're an information worker, you likely spend hours in front of your computer every day. Customizing it to fit your aesthetic is like decorating your apartment: It makes you more comfortable in your space. This week, we want you to brag, show off, and tell us all about your favorite desktop customization tool.
Desktop above courtesy renaissancewind from the Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell group.
We covered this topic back in 2008, but let's face it: A lot has changed since then—like the release of Windows 7 as well as a few versions of Mac OS X and Ubuntu.
Everyone has different aims when they customize their desktop—some want to radically change the look or window manager, while others seek to add functionality. Whatever your aim, let us know about your favorite software for getting the look or feature you are going for.
To vote, enter a comment below with the text: "VOTE: your favorite desktop customization tool" and our interns will tally up the five most popular responses, and we'll bring them back to you on Sunday for a vote.
If you're looking for ideas, make sure to check out our flickr group for showing off readers' awesome desktops!
About the Hive Five: The Hive Five feature series asks readers to answer the most frequently asked question we get - "Which tool is the best?" Once a week we'll put out a call for contenders looking for the best solution to a certain problem, then YOU tell us your favorite tools to get the job done. Every weekend, we'll report back with the top five recommendations and give you a chance to vote on which is best. Last week you picked the best Frequent Flyer Program.