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Shade for Mac

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Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Jun 26, 2013

Basic but quite functional, Shade for Mac covers the desktop with the click of a button. The application performs well, operates easily, and offers a clean way to hide and reveal cluttered desktops.

Available for free via the App Store, the program installs easily into the Applications folder. After placing a small, but easily identifiable icon on the top menu bar, Shade for Mac brings up a drop-down, which briefly explains the functions. Users can click and drag any photo image to the small icon. Doing so sets this image as the cover. By default, a green image of vegetation is used. Clicking the icon drops the screen down over the desktop, but keeps the dock visible, just as it would be with a clean desktop. A second click quickly removes it, granting easy access to the desktop files. The application functions cleanly and integrates well into a user's desktop experience.

Shade for Mac solves the problem for those users who like to have access to certain files easily, but don't want the problems associated with a messy screen. This application supports Retina Display, as well.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 1.0

General

Release August 25, 2012
Date Added August 25, 2012
Version 1.0

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Macintosh, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 1,533
Downloads Last Week 0
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Developer's Description

Hide your messy desktop with the click of a button!
- Just drag an image to the Shade icon.
- Click the Shade icon to turn Shade on and off.
- Retina Display Compatible.
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