43 Folders: In praise of the junk folder:
I often end up using my Desktop as a parking lot for current files. Not exactly an inbox, but given how easy it is to hit CMD-D in a dialog box, it’s where a lot of tmp files, exported jpgs, and assorted stuff naturally ends up. Still, I find it distratcting when too much stuff accumulates there, so I also keep a “Junk” folder on the desktop.
I just did this last week: mine is called ‘junk drawer’ (since every house has one, why not every ‘puter?)
After a week, it’s been a big help. If stuff lands on the desktop uninvited (Expose helps you check up on yourself), file it or trash it.