EarthDesk is a program for Microsoft Windows and OS X that automatically updates the desktop wallpaper of the computer user from an online map of the world. This software can also be configured to update moonrise and dawn coverage in the map, and live cloud-based weather images that are superimposed over the map at night. With this feature, you will have the capability to use EarthDesk as an auto-weather program. Whenever you set your screen resolution to a higher setting, such as, for example, 1600x900, it will automatically update the EarthSky map and display a precipitation report. If you set the same resolution to the default setting, then you can get the same results as well. The program works perfectly fine on Macs as well, but it does not work with Vista.
The EarthDesk program also allows the desktop image of the computer to be changed to reflect any time of the day. The program has an "Auto" mode that will automatically change the desktop on your computer based on sunrise, sunset, and cloud coverage throughout the day. It also has a "Custom" mode that allows the user to select which type of weather information the user wants displayed on their desktop. It allows the user to change the visibility levels of different objects in the map based on any other types of data such as, altitude, latitude, and longitude. It also allows the user to adjust the color of various objects and change their background image, and it can even allow the user to change the color of the background on their monitor.
For those who have an active Google Earth account, EarthDesk will not only make the map on your desktop more interesting, but it will make it easier to track your location on Earth using the EarthSky map. The program is able to display a real-time satellite view of your current location on your Earth, and it can allow the user to see which countries and cities you are currently in. It is very useful if you live in a rural area and are trying to find a country road or city border. You will be able to easily see all the waypoints associated with your location on Earth using EarthDesk. This is especially helpful when you are out camping, hiking, or going on a hiking or mountain climbing trips. The program allows you to have a live satellite image of your location so that you can easily locate your waypoints.