• NotSteve_
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    2 days ago

    This is actually the one thing I hate about GNOME. I keep a nearly fully empty desktop but I like having one as sort of a staging ground for temp files. I like just being able to chuck a file there and then drag it into another program, all without having nautilus open

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      2 days ago

      Yeah, desktop as the temp location is great for a few reasons.

      I can easily see what is in the queue.

      It reminds me to do something about it.

      I can rearrange the dozen or so icons for fun when I am having trouble picking what to do. Kind of like inventory management in an rpg.

      When I hit about 15 it prompts me to clear the list by either finishing them or putting them all away so I can start again with a clear screen.

    • Dharma Curious (he/him)@slrpnk.net
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      2 days ago

      Iirc, there’s an extension to allow for desktop icons? I may be misremembering, it might be a setting somewhere. Either way, I’m sure you can do it.

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        Oh yeah there is, it comes with Ubuntu. It’s a bit janky compared to the former native implementation though :(.