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I’m a multi-OS person. I use Windows and macOS as desktops, and have a plethora of Linux systems in my home lab as well. It probably comes as no surprise, but I treasure useful utilities and applications that make my life easier. One of those utilities, when I’m using a Windows system is Fences<\/strong><\/a> from Stardock software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, Fences is one of those apps that falls into the category of: “should be included with the OS”. If I set IT policy in a company that uses Windows, I’d make it a default install on every desktop — I love it that much. In fact, I find it so useful that it now irks me when I’m using a macOS machine and there’s nothing equivalent. (Don’t get me started on the Stacks function.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what is Fences? It’s a desktop Icon organisation tool. It lets you define regions (i.e., ‘fences’) on your desktop to hold icons — and critically, hold those icons in place when you switch between monitor configurations. It also lets you create portals to folders you regularly access — so it’s not just about filling your desktop with icons. Here’s a look at what that means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fences Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That’s my Windows 11 Desktop with Fences 4, running on my Inspiron 16+. (Aside: Late last year I bought an Inspiron 16+ and it’s an absolute beast of a powerhouse! I definitely recommend it! 32GB RAM, 8-core i7, 3K screen in a 16″ form factor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three primary types of containers or ‘Fences’ that you can use to group your icons when using Fences. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n