In day-to-day work, a few problems come up again and again:
- You get home after work, and then a client asks for a file that is still sitting on your office computer.
- You are traveling for work and have no clear view of a project’s current progress, and you cannot check key files in real time.
- Internal collaboration gets messy when there are too many projects, too many links, and too many documents.
- And the list goes on.
If that sounds familiar, a shared cloud desktop like Xier Desktop is worth a look. It is not the only way to handle remote work, of course—remote-control tools can help when you specifically need access to your office PC—but this product focuses on organizing shared resources and giving teams a common workspace.
What Xier Desktop is
Xier Desktop is a desktop sharing tool that can be used for free. It lets you collect frequently used websites and files onto a single desktop and share that desktop with other people. It can also work as a personalized browser start page, making it easier to keep common links organized.
Where it fits best
For companies
A business or department can place commonly used internal links and documents on a shared desktop so employees can reach company resources more quickly.
For project teams
Each project usually has its own set of shared websites, documents, and references. Those can be gathered into one desktop and shared with the whole team.
For personal use
It can also be used as a custom homepage for your own browser.
What stands out
- Custom desktop layout: no ads, and the desktop can be arranged freely so the workspace stays clean and focused.
- Sharing: one person organizes the links and materials, and the whole team benefits from easier navigation and faster access to files.
- Custom wallpapers: there is a large collection of free wallpapers, and you can also upload your own.
- Permissions: different members in a space can be given different roles, which helps with workspace management.
- File management and storage: it includes 10 GB of free storage, supports folders, and allows online file preview.
- Team collaboration: members can edit desktop content together.
- To-do list support: a to-do list can be created from the right-click menu to manage project progress.
- Widgets: built-in widgets cover common daily work needs.
One detail that matters a lot in actual use: it has no ads. If you dislike interruptions while working, that alone is a strong point.
How it works
Sign in
Click the login button in the top-right corner to open the sign-in window. You can sign in by scanning with WeChat, or by using a mobile number or email address. After logging in, newly added content and settings in your spaces are synced to the cloud.
My Space
My Space is the default workspace. It can be used to collect your own commonly used links and materials, and you can also share what you organize there with other people.
Create a new workspace
Each new workspace is essentially a new desktop, so it works well for a separate team or a separate project.
To create one, open the dropdown selector, choose the option to create a workspace, enter the workspace name in the popup window, and confirm. After creation, the system automatically switches to the new space.
Invite members into a space
Click the Invite button in the upper-right corner of the desktop to open the invitation panel.
From there, you can:
- set the invited user’s permission level: Administrator, View Only, or Editable
- turn link sharing on or off
- enable or disable a password for the invite link
- choose a custom password or generate a random password
- copy only the link
- copy the link together with the password
If link sharing is turned off, anyone using a previously shared link will no longer be able to join that space.
Add a website
Click Add Website on the desktop and enter the site URL and name in the popup window. You can also right-click and choose the add-website option from there.
After entering the URL, clicking on a blank area will automatically bring up a description and icon. If either one is not suitable, you can edit them manually before saving.
App Store
The built-in App Store organizes websites by category, which makes browsing easier. You can also search directly if you already know what you need.
Open the App Store icon on the desktop, then add sites from the popup window.
Add a folder
Right-click on the desktop, move to New, and choose New Folder.
Create a to-do list
The todolist component is meant for task tracking. Tasks can be organized into Planned, In Progress, and Completed. You can assign tasks to members in the space, move a planned task into progress when work begins, and drag it into completed once finished.
To create one, right-click, go to New, and choose New todolist. If you are not logged in, you need to sign in first.
Create a TXT file
A TXT file works as a simple text component.
Right-click, go to New, and choose New TXT.
You can also drag files directly into the workspace.
Create a Markdown file
Markdown is a text-to-HTML format commonly used on the web. It lets you write in a simple, readable plain-text style and generate structured HTML documents.
To add one, right-click, go to New, and choose New markdown.
Managing team members
The member management section is used to manage everyone who has joined a space. It includes functions for:
- creating member groups
- setting member permissions
- assigning members to groups
- removing members from a space
- searching members
- inviting new members
Click the settings button next to the space to open the member management window.
Create a group
Click the Create Group button, enter the group name, and confirm.
Adjust member settings
Click the settings button next to a member in the member list to open that member’s settings window. From there, you can:
- change permissions: Administrator, Editable, or View Only
- assign the member to a group
- remove the member from the current space
Invite members again from management
The member management area also includes the same invitation flow.
Click Invite to open the invitation panel, then set:
- permission level: Administrator, View Only, or Editable
- whether link sharing is enabled
- whether password protection is enabled
- a custom password or random password
- copied output as link only or link plus password
Wallpapers and background customization
Xier Desktop supports both dynamic and static wallpapers, and it is possible to create your own animated background as well.
For teams that constantly juggle shared links, project files, and lightweight task coordination, this kind of shared desktop is a practical way to keep everything in one place without clutter or ads.