diff --git a/shell/contents/layout.js b/shell/contents/layout.js
index 4304d939..e7c3c21c 100644
--- a/shell/contents/layout.js
+++ b/shell/contents/layout.js
@@ -27,3 +27,4 @@ if (screenGeometry(bottomPanel.screen).height > screenGeometry(bottomPanel.scree
 else
     bottomPanel.height = 60;
 
+createActivity("Activity 2");