Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Container\Container::offsetExists($key) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetExists(mixed $offset): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1345 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Container\Container::offsetGet($key) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1356 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Container\Container::offsetSet($key, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1368 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Container\Container::offsetUnset($key) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1381 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Support\Fluent::offsetExists($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetExists(mixed $offset): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/support/Fluent.php on line 95 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Support\Fluent::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/support/Fluent.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Support\Fluent::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/support/Fluent.php on line 118 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Support\Fluent::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/support/Fluent.php on line 129 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Support\Fluent::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/support/Fluent.php on line 73 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model::offsetExists($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetExists(mixed $offset): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/database/Eloquent/Model.php on line 1807 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/database/Eloquent/Model.php on line 1818 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/database/Eloquent/Model.php on line 1830 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/database/Eloquent/Model.php on line 1841 Deprecated: Return type of Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /customers/5/8/5/perabuis.be/httpd.www/INT2_the_messy_desktop/vendor/illuminate/database/Eloquent/Model.php on line 1353 The messy desktop - Ways to clean up

The messy desktop

Go with the flow

Where do I start?

Do you get a feeling of stress when seeing a well-thought-out folder system? Are you more the spontaneous type? Then this guide is here for you. No stress, just freedom to make the choices you want.

illustration of a working girl

Take the day off

You deserve a day off because you are not a chaotic person, you just have a lot of memories. So when you go through your files there is no way you could do it quickly and rapid. We advise you to cherish those moments and take all the time you need. Enjoy!

Go on a trip down memory lane

Categorize, categorize, categorize

Start small and categorise the way you want. We know, you are probably not that fond of the word categorise. However it may help you, find a categorising system that works for you.

Start small

Try to organise these files the way you want.

a file to organise a file to organise a file to organise a file to organise
Done organising

Well done

We like the way you did it! Here is another possibility to inspire you.

tip to organise
tip of the day

Tip of the day

Sorting alphabetically or by date is an option. But why not try a more fun way and categorise your files by color?

tip of the day

Panic button

Feeling stressed? Not feeling well? Overwhelmed? Press the panic button!

The easy way out

Well here you are. You really tried but cleaning up just isn’t your thing? Don’t worry! There is an easy way out. In just 3 simple steps you can still clean up your desktop.

the easy way out

The easiest way to clean up

  • 1. Make a new folder
  • 2. Drag all your files in there
  • 3. Your desktop is now clean :)

Enough with the cleaning for today.

We hope to see you back when you feel ready again. Take care!

Ps: Try calling your mom, they often are great organisers.