Life Improvements Since the 1990s
The linked/pictured 1980s and 1990s desktops seem much more accessible and usable since items are visible, tangible, and divided by function. Wall space is well-used for communication, reminders, calendar, and artwork.Following the link, the "clutter free" desktop from 2014 hides all affordances and labels, and dumps everything into a laptop and smartphone screen. The "clutter" is now digital, more complex, and arguably more intrusive in terms of continuous interruptions that follow you around everywhere.