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Is it possible to use a calendar as a desktop wallpaper (it could be a simple calendar application pinned to the desktop)?



I am hoping for something looking like this:





Ideally the calendar should sync to Google calendars.


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  1. Install dates Install dates



  2. Open Dates



  3. In Calendar > Properties > create new


    enter image description here Provide the link to ical (.ics) calendar; remove https://



  4. install compizconfig-settings-manager Install compizconfig-settings-manager



  5. Open Startup Applications



  6. Add

    Name: Dates; Command: dates; Comment: Dates callendar application



  7. Open CompizConfig Settings Manager



  8. Go to Window Management -> Window Rules


    enter image description here



  9. In Size rules (adjust to your monitor) enter image description here



  10. Go to Window Management -> Place Windows -> Fixed Window Placement



  11. Under Windows with fixed positions (you might want to set Y = 24(task-bar height), to show the menu bar)


    enter image description here






Thank you Kory Wnuk for the inspiration your answer gave me.


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