Desktop Vending Machine 1.1

Your files on little shelves. Press a button and one drops.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Vending-Machine-1.1.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Vending Machine onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Vending Machine.

Desktop Vending Machine appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Vending Machine and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Vending Machine. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Vending Machine.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Vending Machine from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Vending Machine.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Vending-Machine-1.1.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Vending Machine Keypad 1.1

Your files on little shelves. Type a code and one drops.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Vending-Machine-Keypad-1.1.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Vending Machine Keypad onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Vending Machine Keypad.

Desktop Vending Machine Keypad appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Vending Machine Keypad and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Vending Machine Keypad. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Vending Machine Keypad.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Vending Machine Keypad from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Vending Machine Keypad.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Vending-Machine-Keypad-1.1.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Mailbox 1.2

Every now and then, a letter arrives.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Mailbox-1.2.dmg to download it (3 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Mailbox onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Mailbox.

Desktop Mailbox appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Mailbox and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Mailbox. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Mailbox.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Mailbox from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Mailbox.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Mailbox-1.2.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Fridge 1.3

Drag files in, shut the door, forget about them.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Fridge-1.3.dmg to download it (5 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Fridge onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Fridge.

Desktop Fridge appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Fridge and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Fridge. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Fridge.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Fridge from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Fridge.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Fridge-1.3.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Drawer 1.3

A wooden drawer under your desktop for everything you are not using right now.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Drawer-1.3.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Drawer onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Drawer.

Desktop Drawer appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Drawer and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Desktop Drawer. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Drawer.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Drawer from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Desktop Drawer.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Drawer-1.3.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Fridge for Windows (beta 1)

Beta. The first Windows version of Desktop Fridge. It works, but it is new: expect rough edges, and please report anything odd.

Download

• Desktop-Fridge-Setup.exe: the installer. Installs just for you, no admin needed. Adds Desktop Fridge to the Start menu and can start it with Windows.
• Desktop-Fridge-Windows-portable.zip: no installer. Unzip anywhere and run DesktopFridge.exe (keep the assets folder beside it).

Windows may warn that the app is from an unknown publisher, because it is not signed yet. Click More info, then Run anyway.

Using it

The fridge sits on your desktop, behind your windows. Press Win+D to see it.

• Drag a door to open it, or double-click it.
• Drop files from the Desktop or Explorer onto an open shelf. They move into a Fridge folder next to your Desktop folder (inside OneDrive if OneDrive syncs your Desktop).
• Drag a file back out, or right-click it for Put Back.
• Right-click the fridge for Open Fridge Folder, Move Everything to Desktop, Start with Windows and Quit.
• Ctrl-click a shut door for a sticky note. Drop a picture on a shut door for a photo magnet.
• Alt-drag to resize, Ctrl+Alt-drag to move.

Files are only ever moved, never copied or deleted. Uninstalling never touches your Fridge folder. Nothing goes online.

Reporting a problem

Open an issue and attach the log: %LOCALAPPDATA%\WhimsyDesk\Desktop Fridge\fridge.log.

Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. Build 1916f86.

Desktop Vending Machine 1.0

Your files on little shelves. Press a button and one drops.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Vending-Machine-1.0.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Vending Machine onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Vending Machine.

Desktop Vending Machine appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Vending Machine and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Vending Machine. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Vending Machine.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Vending Machine from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Vending Machine.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Vending-Machine-1.0.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Vending Machine Keypad 1.0

Your files on little shelves. Type a code and one drops.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Vending-Machine-Keypad-1.0.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Vending Machine Keypad onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Vending Machine Keypad.

Desktop Vending Machine Keypad appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Vending Machine Keypad and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Vending Machine Keypad. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Vending Machine Keypad.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Vending Machine Keypad from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Vending Machine Keypad.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Vending-Machine-Keypad-1.0.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Mailbox 1.1

Every now and then, a letter arrives.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Mailbox-1.1.dmg to download it (3 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Mailbox onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Mailbox.

Desktop Mailbox appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Mailbox and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Mailbox. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Mailbox.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Mailbox from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Mailbox.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Mailbox-1.1.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}

Desktop Mailbox 1.0

Every now and then, a letter arrives.

How to install

1. Under Assets below, click Desktop-Mailbox-1.0.dmg to download it (2 MB).
2. Open the downloaded file. A window opens.
3. Drag Desktop Mailbox onto the Applications folder in that window.
4. Open your Applications folder and double-click Desktop Mailbox.

Desktop Mailbox appears on your desktop, not in the Dock. Right-click it any time to quit.

If macOS says it cannot be opened

This is normal the first time. The app is safe and open source, but it is not registered with Apple yet.

1. Click Done on the message.
2. Open System Settings (the gear icon in the Dock or the Apple menu), then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the message about Desktop Mailbox and click Open Anyway.
4. Click Open Anyway once more and enter your Mac password if asked.

You only need to do this once.

Good to know

• Works on any Mac with Apple silicon or Intel with macOS 14.0 or later.
• Files you drop in are moved to ~/Mailbox. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
• Start it automatically: System Settings, General, Login Items, click + and choose Desktop Mailbox.
• Remove it: right-click it and quit, then drag Desktop Mailbox from Applications to the Trash. Your files stay in ~/Mailbox.

_{Signed: no. Notarized by Apple: no. SHA-256 checksums: Desktop-Mailbox-1.0.sha256. Developers: the zip holds the same app.}