With the rise of all these web applications that are meant to replace our desktops, it can be really hard to use them when they get lost in a sea of other browser windows and tabs. I've found a rather elegant solution to a problem that I'm sure you have. My rambling aside, any time we can have both of those things (control and convenience), the user wins. Moving to the Cloud is all about giving up control over some things (User interface, speed, quality, etc.) in exchange for others (convenience, ubiquity, mobility).
Sure, Google Drive lets me store all my files in the cloud, but is it useable in a meaningful way? I would argue that having a computer desktop that is well suited to the way that you work is paramount to staying productive and motivated. I know this may seem irrelevant as we move more towards computing solely in the cloud. This week, I want to talk about the intersection between the web and our desktops. While our focus here has typically been on web-based things, last week we entered the desktop space and talked about how to clean up your computer when files get disorganized and out of hand. If you're a regular Cloud Coach reader, then you know that I'm very interested in philosophies, techniques, and specific applications that help us be more productive with the technology in our lives.
