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BgInfo vs GeekTool

A side-by-side look at BgInfo and GeekTool. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BgInfo

BgInfo

System & Hardware

BgInfo is a free open-source software utility that automatically generates desktop backgrounds full of useful information about the computer it is running on, such as the operating system name and version, CPU type and speed, amount of RAM, network details, computer name, and more.

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GeekTool

GeekTool

Os & Utilities

GeekTool is a free, open source application for macOS that allows users to display various types of information on their desktop using plugins. Information like system stats, weather data, stock quotes, and more can be shown and automatically updated.

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