Overview
DeskCover is a Mac application that helps you stay focused on your work by hiding desktop icons and highlighting the active application window with a single click or global hotkey.
Key Features
Desktop Cover
- Hide the mess on your desktop with one click
- Use color, system wallpaper, or custom pictures as a cover
- Adjust background transparency settings
- Clean visual workspace instantly
Window Highlighting & Focus
- Highlights the window of the currently active application
- Automatically dims windows of inactive applications
- Focus on current task without background distractions
Multiple Window Isolation (Pro)
- DeskCover Pro features "Isolate multiple Windows" mode
- Keep between two and five windows isolated simultaneously
- Perfect for complex multi-window workflows
Customization
- Choose from various cover options (color, wallpaper, custom image)
- Adjust transparency levels
- Configure global hotkeys for quick access
- Personalize appearance to your preference
Alternatives Comparison
DeskCover is described as a beautiful alternative to HazeOver, UnDistracted, and Window Focus, combining desktop hiding with window highlighting in one app.
macOS
Pricing
Basic version available with DeskCover Pro for advanced features.
Use Cases
- Reducing desktop clutter
- Maintaining focus during deep work
- Managing visual distractions
- Creating clean workspaces for presentations or screen sharing
