DeskBox Features
Useful organization for the Windows desktop
DeskBox does not try to turn your desktop into another complex system. It adds file organization, todos, quick capture, music controls and weather where you already work.
File Widgets
Bring desktop files under control
Collect widgets are for temporary desktop files, while folder mapping lets existing directories stay visible on the desktop. DeskBox keeps native Windows file behavior for drag, rename, delete, open and Explorer location.
Todo
Keep temporary tasks out of chat windows
The todo widget is a first-class desktop widget with a card-based task list and focused detail view, supporting color markers, drag sorting, due dates, reminders, recurrence and attachments.
Quick Capture
Capture notes and recent copied content
Quick capture is a notes-and-images tool with paper styles, image add/replace/preview, pinned lists and batch actions. It can also record recently copied content.
Music
A lightweight desktop music console
The music widget connects to Windows media sessions, so you can switch tracks, pause, adjust system volume and see playback state without opening the player window.
Weather
Lightweight weather in your desktop corner
The weather widget supports auto-location or manual city search, showing hourly and weekly forecasts, sunrise/sunset, UV index, precipitation, humidity, wind and pressure, with adaptive sizing.
Settings
Settings are easier to scan after regrouping
Settings now group appearance, file widgets, feature widgets and interaction options more clearly, so new features no longer crowd old entry points.
General
Language, startup, onboarding, default behavior and basic entry points.
Appearance
Opacity, text size, title style, corner radius, theme and animations.
File widgets
Default storage path, file display, shortcut arrows and list details.
Feature widgets
Switches and display options for todo, quick capture, music and other content widgets.
Principles
A few directions that will not change lightly
Native first
Prioritize WinUI 3, Windows App SDK and system capabilities while reducing unnecessary third-party dependencies.
Local first
Files, todos, notes and caches stay on your device without assuming cloud sync.
Restrained expansion
More widgets can arrive, but every widget should solve a clear desktop scenario.
Lightweight resident
Keep background resource usage controlled so DeskBox becomes a desktop layer, not another burden.
Start with the latest version
Windows 11 is recommended. Windows 10 may have WinUI and system capability differences.