Modern smartphones have a relatively short shelf life, with most becoming obsolete within a few years. DeskThing gives new life to these devices that would otherwise end up as electronic waste, extending their useful lifespan and reducing environmental impact. As Christians are called to be good stewards of what we're given, DeskThing helps you recycle and add use to what you already own rather than contributing to more e-waste.

For many users, especially in creative fields, managing multiple applications on a single screen can be overwhelming and inefficient. DeskThing transforms your desk with a customizable heads-up display that offloads non-essential applications to a secondary device, maintaining a clean desktop experience. From monitoring system resources to tracking stocks, weather, and sports scores, DeskThing complements your primary workstation without consuming valuable screen space.

As an open-source platform, DeskThing benefits from community contributions, transparent development, and no hidden costs or data collection. The comprehensive SDK puts all the controls into developers' hands in an easy and intuitive way, with a low barrier to entry for full-stack web development. Whether you're looking to use existing apps or create your own, DeskThing's open ecosystem empowers both users and developers.

DeskThing is designed to be lightweight, using minimal system resources on both the server and client sides. The core engine manages system resources efficiently, handles app communication seamlessly, and provides the foundation for all functionality while using less than 100MB of RAM and minimal CPU when idle. This ensures smooth performance even on older hardware, making it accessible to a wide range of devices that might otherwise be considered obsolete.

DeskThing works across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and can connect to any device with a browser. There's no need for specialized hardware or complex setup—simply install DeskThing on your computer, navigate to the provided URL on your device, and you're ready to go. This universal compatibility ensures a consistent experience regardless of your technology ecosystem.

DeskThing features a modular app system where both official and community-created apps can be installed to extend functionality. Apps are self-contained modules that provide specific functionality, communicating with the core through a secure API. They can be installed, updated, or removed without affecting the rest of the system, allowing you to customize your experience to match your specific needs and workflow.