{"id":765,"date":"2021-09-11T04:36:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T04:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desklog.io\/help\/?p=765"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:04:24","slug":"what-do-the-different-desklog-desktop-icons-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desklog.io\/help\/productivity\/what-do-the-different-desklog-desktop-icons-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Meanings of Different Desklog Icons?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Desklog uses different app icons to indicate various statuses and situations. These icons are consistent across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms, helping users quickly understand the app\u2019s current state. 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