Desktop Customization: Introduction to GeekTool for OS X

Something we like to do as geeks is add customizations to our desktops, whether with themes or wallpapers.

when you land GeekTool installed, you will find it in System Preferences.

We have three options for the jot down of tool to place on your desktop.

File will be typically used when you download eeklets.

Shell, which will be looking into with today, can be used with terminal commands.

The end result of what we are working on today will look like the following.

you could place the info how ever you find appealing and functional, This is just a starting point.

To change the font styles use the Click here to set font & color.

Each of the sections is a different Shell using the date command.

There are many options that can be used with this command.

you’re able to use date /?

in the terminal to see all of the options available.

There are a lot of different Geeklets available that you could find at the link below.

ConclusionThis simple tool can be used to add a wide range of customizations.

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