Deskloom vs YASB Reborn

Deskloom is a free Windows app for arranging desktop elements into reusable scenes. A scene can coordinate dynamic wallpaper, taskbar style, widgets, workspace layout, desktop groups, and cursors. The app includes five built-in scenes and does not require an online gallery. Taskbar styles include System Default, Crystal Clear, Atmosphere Glass, Immersive Solid, and Floating Dock; widgets include clocks, system readings, Quick Notes, network throughput, storage, and battery cards. Desktop groups organize existing items visually without moving their files.

Scenes, settings, imported assets, and layouts are stored locally in the Windows user profile; no account or runtime internet connection is required. Capability checks, recovery journals, rollback, and a Restore Windows defaults option support reversible changes. Imported self-contained HTML wallpaper is blocked from network access, downloads, and external navigation. Deskloom 1.0 is available from the Microsoft Store and requires x64 Windows 11 version 25H2 (build 26200) or later. It does not replace classic Windows desktop-system icons.

YASB Reborn is a free, open-source Windows status bar built around widgets, live data, and custom automations. It includes more than 50 widgets for system statistics, workspaces, media, utilities, and integrations. Native integrations with GlazeWM and Komorebi can display workspace and tiling information. YAML files define bars, screens, widget positions, update settings, and actions, while CSS handles imports, variables, scoped widget styling, animations, and live hot-reloading. Different or mirrored bars can run across multiple monitors, and one monitor can host multiple bars. YASB is designed for Windows 11 and also works on Windows 10 through Win32 APIs. Installation options include x64 and ARM64 MSI files, WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Python, or source builds. It operates locally and says it does not collect or centrally store personal information. The project uses the MIT License.