"Don't build fences" is sage advice. When it comes to computer desktops, icons can quickly take over "screen real estate". Sometimes a point of diminishing returns occurs when there are so many icons on a desktop that considerable time is spent locating what you're seeking.
When the desktop becomes over-populated with icons and shortcuts, the very idea of placing items on the desktop for rapid retrieval becomes contradictory. Ever tried to herd cats? That's what I've experienced...at least until I discovered a nifty little application called Fences.
There are several ways to organize or "corral" all of those meandering icons. Fences is easily configured to produce a variety of layouts. Six fences reside along the bottom of my screen. They can be renamed, resized, and rearranged according to your preferences. Just "drag-n-drop! Aside from organizing and "de-cluttering" the desktop, Fences adds a degree of "Windows 7" likeness to your computer.
Fences is free, small, and easy to learn. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!
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