The Ultimate Guide to a Minimalist Computer

The Ultimate Guide to a Minimalist Computer | Digital Minimalism

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What's the best way to have a minimalist computer?
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Timestamp
00:00 How to have a minimalist computer
01:29 Desktop
02:43 Name & Organize
03:56 Taskbar
04:29 Bookmarks
05:26 Browser Extensions
05:58 Tabs
06:53 Auto Launch
07:28 Disk Cleanup
08:04 Delete Old Files
08:40 "Move Out" of your Computer
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@numbah_5943 4 жыл бұрын

“But there’s always people who want to see the world burn.” I’m glad someone feels my pain!

@NarendraMnr 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@musicwithsagar 4 жыл бұрын

I can say that I am a minimalist in terms of organising my computer. All my files are always organized. I don't know why i hate messy desktop😶 I already follow almost everything he said. Time to work on Bookmarks and download folder.😉

@kahheng9635 4 жыл бұрын

To go even more minimalist: 1. You can hide the recycle bin from my desktop (go Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings) 2. Pin most-used apps to the taskbar and occasionally-used apps to the Start menu. Do a factory reset as well to delete all leftover files. It is extreme but a sure-fire way to clean up the computer. It is safer to do nowadays as account data are stored in the cloud. Just make sure you save your files externally first and note the setting changes you have made! I didn't know how much it was slowing my laptop down and now it is as fast as when I first purchased it. Love the video as always; they keep getting better and better! 👍

@ai7sukohi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the bin tip! My desktop is finally completely empty

@juanjperezn8028 4 жыл бұрын

Super! You’re always my “tuesday-morning-inspiration”! Keep creating and, as usual, regards from México

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Will do Juan! Thanks for supporting!

@muhammadfikrihilyatulaulia8263 4 жыл бұрын

Tuesday-night-inspiration for me.

@282_daffarabbani3 4 жыл бұрын

@@muhammadfikrihilyatulaulia8263 art thou a wkwkwkland citizen?

@juwaaaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s weird. I don’t know why I have so many viruses in my computer when I was young” followed by the complete silence had me dead☠️☠️☠️😂😂

@armir_ko 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your got rid of those viruses from your younger days.

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

🙃

@lemonaderain 4 жыл бұрын

I have been putting this off for so long and this was the perfect push. And I can't believe I was overlooking my bookmarks when decluttering! Your videos never disappoint. Thank you!

@ankitharao9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips. I have seen many KZfaq video regarding computer minimalism but none of the videos helped me out. I got more confused about the decluttering things. This video had answered all my queries. Keep up with your uploads!❤️

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ankitha. Glad it was helpful! Will continue to work on more!

@EricaLucasLoves 4 жыл бұрын

I love your editing style! Your videos are so enjoyable on my minimalist journey!

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erica, glad you like them!

@evantey9954 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the Digital Minimalism Video that really helps. Keep up the good work.

@TylerLloyd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'm focusing on my digital life and all my digital clutter right now, and this video helps reinforce much of what I'm already working on. I love the "move out" idea.

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad that these tips can help!

@joshsmith7812 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, your energy is amazing.

@dantepastro8465 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thank you.

@BujangMelaka90 4 жыл бұрын

Very important for minimalism beginners. Start from our own laptops and phones.

@randomcarrot7970 4 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful! Thank you.

@cybertteoki 4 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy your content so much! I alway walk away with something to think about and to consider for my own minimalist journey. Thank you!

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! All they best to you and your minimalism journey!

@akshay5591 4 жыл бұрын

Important stuff like personal photos, documents can be moved to the cloud. So the computer remains only for work and productivity. For gaming, I keep only 2-3 games on the disk, I play new games only when I have finished the ones I have already downloaded.

@Draconicrose 4 жыл бұрын

Oh to have your gaming discipline!

@folksurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Those are exactly the things that you should never upload to the "cloud".

@nyanlinsett4402 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this on my C240, learnt a lot from this video, thanks very very much!

@laganbhullar5855 4 жыл бұрын

I never clicked on a video so fast! Keep making such videos pl. One for the phone as well. Alright back to the video

@tejaswisreenivas9356 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again Cheng.

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@noblepolygon8694 4 жыл бұрын

I found your channel a couple weeks ago while decluttering my own stuff. Love your content :)

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

So glad that it reached you! thanks for the support, will continue to work on more!🙏

@Gabrielle-zi8go 4 жыл бұрын

Ground floor! Love your content! Keep on keeping on ^^

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grabrielle! Will do!

@shaileshtirkey1507 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always ☘️

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Shailesh! 😄

@andreraposas8973 4 жыл бұрын

2:52 dishs kafa 🤣 Nice content, sir.

@TanselAliMemory 3 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. Here's another tip that can help - View sites and programs fullscreen. The F11 key is fantastic and hides away those pesky tabs in the browser as well as taskbar, docks, and other visuals that may distract. Keep up the good work.

@maxmouse3 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips and very practical! :) I liked it :D

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Natan. Glad you liked it!

@adimadrid11 4 жыл бұрын

Bro your my inspiration to minimalism

@phoenixbyrd79 4 жыл бұрын

My computer setup is super minimalist, a Raspberry Pi 4 with a Lepow portable monitor running off an ssd. Small, low powered and does everything I need :)

@RyanYeo 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I'm one of those people who spend most of their time in front of their laptops, so I think it's a good idea to embrace digital minimalism and be more intentional with our usage.

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Hope this can help. Thanks Ryan!

@MartinCliffe 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips. I have no icons on my desktop, and only 7 on my taskbar. No games. The computer itself is a small silent black box with no LEDs except the power light. I don't know how people cope with PCs with built-in light shows! I do need to sort through my photos though :)

@Aristotleeeee 4 жыл бұрын

Man your videos are keep on improving and this video is so hilarious😂 and vey useful🤗. It reflects myself in many things in this video. Thank you CK. Stay Safe❤️

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

😂Glad that you enjoyed it and can help you out in some way. Appreciate the support Adhithyan! Stay safe too! 🙏

@FUTUREGHOST94 4 жыл бұрын

Simple vid but really cool.

@chris-um2sh 4 жыл бұрын

also a tip for you CK: delete your downloads as soon as you are done with them; I make it a habit to clear my downloads folder as soon as the downloaded item is organised and placed into it's appropriate location :) hope this helps!

@mindofgabe 4 жыл бұрын

The scene with the cat google chrome extension was hilarious😂😂 Great video bro. Dig the new framing btw

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

😂 Glad you enjoyed it bro!

@cupcakecupryk5403 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this advice my computer is cluttered not very organized wit my files I have a game that has big file and needs a lot of space I'm enjoying your channel so far keep up the good work

@ajaymomin1286 4 жыл бұрын

This was something new to me. Enjoyed watching. Just wondering what your next concept would be. Keep growing. Keep shining, Cheng. 😊👍

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ajay, will work harder on future videos! 💪

@slowlivingjane 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, as a minimalist my two nemesis' are my computer and my handbag. It's a constant struggle to keep them clean and/or organized. But living a minimalist life is always a work in process. You're always having to keep an eye on clutter that creeps into your space. And to be truthful, I dont mind. Or I would have nothing to do all day but sit and watch at a clean house...for the rest of my eternity 😄

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you! Well said, glad that you feel this way.

@leyrotis 4 жыл бұрын

Just a tip: the smaller the handbag, the less junk you'll have in it. You'll have to take the unnecessary stuff out of it if you want to carry what you need for the day

@llicit1833 Жыл бұрын

On the bookmarks bar, if required, I rename the bookmark (as often the default is too long or not useful) and then arrange them alphabetically by dragging them into position as this makes them easier to quickly find.

@leemanwrong 4 жыл бұрын

My minimalist computer is my Samsung Galaxy s8 plus. If I’m out and about it’s a mini computer in my pocket and if I’m home it’s a desktop computer plugged into a monitor in dex mode. Having everything on one device is so simple and convenient.

@LeonZoc 4 жыл бұрын

supporting coz of sg accent!

@vivid_xyz 4 жыл бұрын

Inside of Google Chrome, I actually configured my desktop as the folder the downloads go into. That gives me a clear overview of my downloaded files (and I normally drag them onto my desktop anyways).

@arbarraclough 4 жыл бұрын

I know you were talking about minimising the number of extensions you use, but one that I'd recommend to keep unread articles neatly is Pocket! It also provides a simple reader with fewer distractions.

@battle4dead 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha that cat browser extension and your expression, priceless! :D EDIT: ok I had to pause the video again to laugh at you covering your hand as you type the password lol

@amitgb 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video !!. I would recommend using “Everything” app. You will no longer have to remember the folder paths. Just open it with a single shortcut and boom....it will do a quick search !

@beatrizyoda 4 жыл бұрын

I watched half of your video, I stopped it and I started do delete things from my computer. I am a very obsessive organized person but in a stress of a project sometimes we forgot to do this steps. Everything must be done NOW and we think "I will do this later". :D well... no. Thank you for you video and for the push

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that this can be effective for you. I understand how you feel during the stress period. Thanks for the nice comment!

@noorakolari 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to save some articles to read later I recommend you to use Instapaper! It's very minimalistic and it removes all ads and other distarctions from the article. You can also organize your articles to different folders there. And if you want to be even less distracted you can easily remove the whole taskbar from the settings.

@67550085 4 жыл бұрын

Hah! Normcore, Notion, obsession with productivity and minimalism, we can be good friends mate!

@Dbryan00 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! What desktop is this?

@RAY_L0N3L4 4 жыл бұрын

I have some of these habbits. I also like cleaning up the hard drive and I'm always looking at the files that I have. my desktop only has 3 folders and touch bar has only the browser and file explorer

@ovonijemojeime 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I create a new text file on the desktop and then put it in the recycling bin and then empty the recycling bin.

@127Kronos 3 жыл бұрын

loved it when he said dijkrikaff

@MS-pd2yo 4 жыл бұрын

I always have 40-60 tabs open (on weekdays) and I can navigate just fine. On weekends, just 2-4 tabs because it's leisure time

@lovefron 4 жыл бұрын

Me: grabs my laptop and organize it right away

@chris-um2sh 4 жыл бұрын

heyyy you got a desktop PC the same time I did :)

@kameleoniarnia 4 жыл бұрын

SpaceSniffer comes in handy when you want to make sure you delete the biggest files

@ARUchannel1 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend read aloud extension, it will read the websites if you are busy and not able to read something... In Firefox and Chrome

@ronitgandhi7716 3 жыл бұрын

Hey can you share a link of your wallpaper...

@AyushSingh-js3rf 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip In Chrome bookmarks bar If you frequently visit a Website's Homepage Add those Bookmarks in Bookmark bar and remove the title of bookmarks You will now only see their icons And create folders like Books,Softwares etc in Bookmark bar. You will be able to reach your sites without clutter.

@Neqxy 3 жыл бұрын

I always hide the icons on my desktop, removed the searched bar at the task bar, and only left the file explorer and microsoft edge

@mihirmishra4481 4 жыл бұрын

Fello subscribers who find it difficult to set up a file management system everytime they start a new project. I'd recommend you the Windows Software POST HASH. It helps you create folder templates in the Tree structure mentioned in thr video. You can find YT tutorials to use the app... Do give it a try, it is definitely worth it.

@nico_inkblots 2 жыл бұрын

How To Keep A Minimalist Computer (Summary) 1. Treat your Desktop and Download folder as your temple. Find every file a home. 2. Name files and organize folders regularly with the Tree Structure Method. 3. Keep the taskbar as simple as possible with only frequently used programs. 4. Declutter bookmarks. 5. Remove useless browser extensions. 6. Keep tabs clean. Once done with a tab, close it right away. 7. Disable auto startup. 8. Perform Disk Cleanup regularly. 9. Delete old just-in-case files from all storage. (Internal drives, external drives, and cloud storage) 10. “Move out” from your computer. Back up important files you truly need, then reformat your computer.

@MrVecheater 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of just using a raspberry pi 4 with external display, keyboard, mouse and battery once my current laptop breaks I can replace all parts and have my own individual computer without sacrificing ergonomics

@gettingittogether6189 4 жыл бұрын

Not a single dislike

@robsonfrancisco3719 4 жыл бұрын

I also saw the Root method on Thomas Frank's, but the bookmark part in your vid is very important👍 7:58 pirated video games??😂

@Forever_Rayne 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, my computer is more organised than my life. I arrange files in folders within folders, have them named alphabetically or according to the year or topic and clean up useless files atleast once a month (having less space can be really helpful). I should do that more frequently, especially on my phone, because I take a lot of screenshots and download a lot of pictures.

@C3realsGR 4 жыл бұрын

as always loving your content!..what specs does your pc have? xd

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support. Honestly I'm not familiar with the spec but hope this helps. AMD - GIGABYTE B450M DS3H (4 Ram Slots) AMD RYZEN 5 3600 | 4.2 GHZ | 6 Cores 12 Threads ZOTAC RTX 2060 AMP OC 6GB 32GB DDR4 2666 Mhz (16x2)

@fvalentine25 3 жыл бұрын

Which computer are you using?

@malozez 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use for editing?

@camillemccraw 4 жыл бұрын

where did you get your computer wallpaper?

@cecilelebleu5984 4 жыл бұрын

Found it! images.wallpaperscraft.com/image/forest_fog_aerial_view_129318_3840x2160.jpg

@chrysk.6857 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@DemetriPanici 4 жыл бұрын

I thought you were about to pull a Matt D'Avella and drop your computer! That SCARED ME!

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@SirMopy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Going to clean up my computer soon too!! inspiring! btw Can you tell me your keyboard? I'm looking for an wireless keyboard atm. using a corsair mechanical but the cords are driving me crazy coz I don't have much space on the desk. And if I don't want to use the computer the keyboard just takes up so much space....

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that this can help! Thanks for the support. I'm using Logitech K375s, it's affordable and long but the number pad is useful when i'm editing.

@yt_reborngameplays 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you seriously need 'The Great Suspender' chrome extension.

@juniorarthur3683 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@tokiomitohsaka7770 3 жыл бұрын

I almost always have between 40-200 tabs at once.

@Thendralarjoon 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍

@CKSPACE 4 жыл бұрын

😄🙏

@shiobanaharuno8062 4 жыл бұрын

I know someone who has over 12k unread work emails, a full desktop, and multiple tabs, at least 10, open!

@coreyw5981 3 жыл бұрын

We should all be disliking this post to show our disapproval of this person

@dr.wahnsinn9913 3 жыл бұрын

10 Tabs? Noob! This is Tab 145 I think xD

@kaijffr 3 жыл бұрын

8:03 that pause...

@Dimiblossom 3 жыл бұрын

1:13 is that initial D?

@randomcarrot7970 4 жыл бұрын

Files that I leave in the Downloads folder are files that I'll just delete later.

@SprinkleofWilly 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell alot from a person by how clutter their desktop is haha

@LarryP248 8 ай бұрын

This is an inspiring body of work. I read a comparable book that was a milestone for me. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

@Laszlo_deak 3 жыл бұрын

7:35 DUDE! Did you just say you have a limited space?😳 I have 64Gb on my ssd. If i would have 100gb at least, i would be really happy😓

@cozytunes7959 4 жыл бұрын

I am a maximalist with tabs too, like your girlfriend 😬 Edit: I recently, after watching this video, closed all of my tabs from 9 open windows! You can't even imagine how much tabs in total I had opened 😅

@DiskSystems 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to have a nice clean and empty desktop, get Stardock Fences. Been using it for some time now and i'm very happy with it. www.stardock.com/products/fences/

@darkdrift0r124 3 жыл бұрын

Are you singaporean

@palabhishek 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe yes

@folksurvival 3 жыл бұрын

>Ultimate Guide to a Minimalist Computer >Windows

@leephan1912 4 жыл бұрын

The way i declutter my computer: Install new Windows. :)

@user-my3yh3yk6l 3 жыл бұрын

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@LeonZoc 4 жыл бұрын

why does every minimalist is using iPhone lol havent see one with an android in hand yet

@FIRE3FLY_ 4 жыл бұрын

bc ApPlE best And murica

@krisztinal.2892 4 жыл бұрын

I've hidden all my desktop icons(Right click on desktop - View - untick Show desktop icons), and I use file explorer which I pinned to the taskbar to quickly access my desktop files, and they are nicely organised too ;)