How do I set mu iMac to keep my desktop clean?

[macswitcha2]

I want to have nothing on my desktop except my HD image. Is there a way that I can organize downloads to go to a specific folder on my dock?

 

[r.j.s]

If you are running Leopard, all Safari downloads should go to the Downloads folder, but there is an option in the browser preferences. Look there.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Finder > Preferences > uncheck all boxes except hard disks (your HD image) under "Show these items on the Desktop:" This will help keep your desktop clean.

If you're running Leopard, all downloads should go to the DL folder in dock.

 

[johnsy]

Is there any way to sort downloads in Downloads folder? I tried demo software (don't remember the name) some time ago on Tiger (they didn't had downloads folder then), but I had mixed feelings.

 

[r.j.s]

Is there any way to sort downloads in Downloads folder? I tried demo software (don't remember the name) some time ago on Tiger (they didn't had downloads folder then), but I had mixed feelings.

Open the folder and set the Keep Arranged By ...