DeskBox desktop overview in light mode

DeskBox v1.3.5 stable release

DeskBox

A calmer desktop, with widgets you actually use

Built with WinUI 3 and .NET 10, DeskBox puts file organization, folder mapping, todos, quick notes, music controls and weather on your desktop — visible when you need them, without opening another app.

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Version 1.3.5

A desktop organizer that keeps getting better

DeskBox 1.3.5 adds desktop organization and widget groups, with safer file movement, stronger search/index recovery, drag sorting and improved Windows lifecycle recovery.

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01

Desktop organization

Responsive cards preview the result

The organization window previews target widgets, new folders, items that stay on the Desktop and final locations, with per-card selection.

02

Widget groups

Merge, switch, detach and dissolve

File widgets can be merged into groups, switched with the title wheel, detached by holding the title and dissolved while preserving positions.

03

Search and indexing

Partial scans no longer erase results

Manifest reconciliation, incremental USN updates and directory-index fallback preserve valid results when scans are partial, offline or cancelled.

04

Windows lifecycle

More reliable recovery

Secondary windows choose capable material fallbacks and recover after sleep, RDP, Explorer restart and display changes.

Widgets

The desktop widgets you actually use

File organization, temporary tasks, quick notes, music controls and weather stay in the place you already look at all day.

DeskBox file widget drag demo

File widgets

Collect desktop files or map existing folders. Supports list/icon views, sorting, renaming, drag in/out and native file actions.

DeskBox todo widget demo

Todo widget

Card list with detail view, color markers, drag sorting, due dates, reminders, recurrence and attachments.

DeskBox quick capture widget demo

Quick capture

Notes and images with paper styles, image add/replace/preview, pinned lists and batch actions.

DeskBox music widget demo

Music widget

Windows media sessions for playback controls, system volume, centered album-art and title marquee.

DeskBox weather widget demo

Weather widget

Auto-location or manual city search with hourly and weekly forecasts, sunrise/sunset, UV index and precipitation.

Native First

Designed to feel like it belongs on Windows

DeskBox prioritizes WinUI 3, Windows App SDK and system capabilities. When a native control is enough, it avoids heavy third-party layers.

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DeskBox desktop overview in light mode

FAQ

Things you may want to know

Does DeskBox replace the Windows desktop?

No. It adds file, todo, quick capture and music widgets above the native desktop. Your files remain normal files, and Windows remains Windows.

What's the difference between Store and open source?

Features are identical. The Direct installer is permanently free and open source. The Microsoft Store version is paid to support server costs and continued development. Choose the Store version if you'd like to support the project.

Can I use it on Windows 10?

DeskBox supports Windows 10 21H2 and later. Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 are the primary compatibility validation targets, with Windows 11 recommended for the full visual treatment.

Will it upload my files or clipboard?

No. DeskBox is a local desktop tool. Widget settings, todos, notes and thumbnail caches stay on your machine.

Try DeskBox v1.3.5

Windows 11 is recommended. The installer checks and installs required runtimes when needed.

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