NESKTOP presets: choose the right starting point for your workflow
A complete guide to every built-in NESKTOP preset — what each one includes, who it fits best, and how to customize it for your own routine.
Lite — a clean, minimal starting point
The Lite preset gives you a simple desktop with a handful of essential link tiles and folders. It is perfect if you want to start with a mostly blank canvas and build up gradually. Choose Lite if you prefer a minimal setup — just a few key websites, no extra widgets, and plenty of room to arrange things your way.
Pick your preset and start building
Choose Lite, Pro, Study & Research, or Project & Freelance — then make it your own.
Try it freePro — search, notes, and structure built in
The Pro preset adds a search widget, note widgets, and more organized link groups. It is designed for people who want a full-featured desktop right away — search the web directly from your canvas, jot down quick notes beside your tools, and keep links grouped in themed folders. Choose Pro if you want a complete command center from day one.
Study & Research — subject folders and note spaces
This preset creates a desktop organized around subjects. Each subject gets its own folder for links and its own note widget for thoughts and references. A search widget is included for quick lookups. Choose Study & Research if you are a student, researcher, teacher, or self-directed learner managing multiple topics.
Project & Freelance — one workspace per client
The Project & Freelance preset builds a professional workspace layout with project folders, client tool sections, notes, and search. It is designed to be cloned — set up one layout for one client, save it, then duplicate and customize for the next. Choose this preset if you are a freelancer, consultant, or agency owner juggling multiple projects.
Blank — start from a completely empty canvas
Sometimes the best starting point is nothing at all. The blank option gives you an empty desktop page where you can add widgets one by one in any arrangement you like. Choose blank if you already know exactly what you want to build and prefer to place every element yourself.
Comparison table
| Feature | Nesktop | Other approach |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Lite: minimalists. Pro: power users. Study: learners. Project: freelancers. | A blank canvas suits users who prefer to design every detail from scratch. |
| Widgets included | Lite: links + folders. Pro: search + notes + links. Study: subject folders + notes. Project: client sections + notes. | A blank canvas starts without widgets or example organization. |
| Customization | All presets are fully customizable — add, remove, and rearrange anything | Starting blank offers the same controls but requires more setup. |
FAQ
Can I switch presets after I have already customized my desktop?
Applying a new preset replaces your current layout. If you want to experiment, save your current layout first — then you can always restore it later.
Can I mix elements from different presets?
Yes. Presets are starting points. Once applied, you can add or remove any widget, create new pages, and fully customize the layout. You are never locked into a preset.
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Pick your preset and start building
Choose Lite, Pro, Study & Research, or Project & Freelance — then make it your own.
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