If you like the look of Android but don't hate the feel of OS X, this desktop combines Android's icons with the wallpaper and fonts from the upcoming OS X update, 10.9 "Mavericks." Best of all, it's not hard to set up if you like the look. Here's how to do it.
Reader knighthawk2 makes a lot of these custom desktops for his blog (link below), and we highlighted one of his previous ones, the Jelly Bean Desktop, not too long ago. If you want this look on your Windows machine, here's what you'll need:
The XWidget customization platform for Windows
The Android Taskbar and Weathertime widgets for XWidget to create the on-screen clock and the taskbar with Android buttons at the bottom of the screen
The RocketDock application launcher for the taskbar replacement at the bottom of the screen
That's all you'll need for this desktop. You'll notice that this particular setup doesn't use Rainmeter, choosing XWidget instead for its customization needs. It still looks great though, and it's easy to set up. If you like the look and feel here, head over to knighthawk2's Flickr page and let him know how much you like his work! Or head over to his blog at the link below and ask your questions.
Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! Post it to your personal Kinja blog using the tag desktop showcase or add it to our Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell Flickr pool. Screenshots must be at least at least 640x360 and please include information about what you used, links to your wallpaper, skins, and themes, and any other relevant details. If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!
What do you think so far?
Android Mavericks | Techno Desktop via Flickr
