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This tutorial will show you how to allow or prevent themes to change desktop icons for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows includes the common This PC (aka: Computer), User's Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel shortcuts that you can add or remove as icons on your...

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Desktop folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Desktop folder (shell:Desktop) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Peek for your account in Windows 11. Peek (aka: Aero Peek) is the feature responsible for Peek at desktop and taskbar thumbnail live previews. Peek at desktop has been removed from the Show Desktop button on the taskbar in Windows 11, but...

This tutorial will show you how to manually refresh the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Add or edit stickers desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows Spotlight or a picture with Fill as...

This tutorial will show you how to edit stickers added to the desktop to resize and move them where you like on the desktop for your account in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows...

This tutorial will show you how to remove stickers from the desktop for your account in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows Spotlight or a picture with Fill as your desktop background...

This tutorial will show you how to add stickers to the desktop for your account in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows Spotlight or a picture with Fill as your desktop background image...

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove the desktop search box for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25120, Microsoft has added a search box displayed on the desktop that enables you to search the web. The desktop search box is currently only a conceptual...

The options in this tutorial are no longer available in Windows. This tutorial will show you how to switch to the next Windows Spotlight picture on the desktop and/or lock screen for your account in Windows 11. Windows Spotlight is an option for your theme, lock screen, and desktop background...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Learn about this picture desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you choose to have Windows Spotlight as your desktop background or theme, it will add a Learn...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Desktop Stickers for all users in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using a picture and choose Fill for your desktop background image. Using the new...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows uses drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop by default. Depending on if your desktop background is light or dark, using drop...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show translucent selection rectangle on the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The translucent selection rectangle is the box you see when you left click and hold, and then drag the pointer over items to select them when you...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off align desktop icons to grid for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off auto arrange desktop icons for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange...

This tutorial will show you how to create a desktop shortcut to open an app from the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Start Menu Option Two: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Applications...

This tutorial will show you how to remove the "System requirements not met" watermark on the desktop and message in Settings for your account or all users in Windows 11. When Windows 11 is installed on a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements, Windows will notify you using a...

This tutorial will how you to add or remove common desktop icons for your account in Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop. Windows...

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show all desktop icons for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you...