Want desktop shortcuts, files, and folders grouped by project or type? Fences places desktop items in shaded areas you can arrange and customize, with drag-and-drop grouping for quick organization.
Group desktop items into fences
Create shaded groups for related desktop apps, files, and folders, then arrange items by dragging them into place. A fence can represent a project, class, file category, or another part of your workflow. Separate groups make it easier to scan a busy desktop and keep related shortcuts together.
Set rules for desktop organization
Fences can sort desktop items automatically using rules based on file type, name, time, or target location. For example, a rule can direct screenshots into a dedicated fence. Manual grouping is also available when you want to place specific files or folders yourself.
Customize fences and reach hidden items
Adjust each fence’s size, color, transparency, tab style, icon tint, and sorting. Tabs provide another way to organize content within a desktop layout, while rolling up a fence keeps its icons out of view until needed.
Folder Portals bring the contents of a chosen folder onto the desktop, including folders stored in cloud or network locations. Peek brings fences above open windows when you press Win+Space, giving you access to desktop items without closing the current apps.
Pros
- Groups desktop icons in customizable shaded areas
- Automation rules sort items by type, name, time, or location
- Peek brings fences above open windows with Win+Space
- Folder Portals show folder contents directly on the desktop
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
How do I group desktop icons in Fences?
Create a shaded fence for a category, then drag related icons, files, or folders into it.
What does Peek do?
Press Win+Space to bring your fences in front of open windows.
How is a Folder Portal different from a regular fence?
A Folder Portal displays the contents of a chosen folder on the desktop.
