If you want to customize your Windows XP desktop and add a new, interesting effect, you can make your desktop icons have a background color. You can use the advanced settings of the Appearance menu to ...

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Windows 10 still features the OS's traditional desktop icons, and it's relatively easy to bring them back. Here's how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Like the look of iOS-style icons and want to bring them to your desktop? Here's how to make your own with Photoshop (or an alternative) and CandyBar. The video suggests that CandyBar is inexpensive, ...

Did you know you can customize the Windows folder and shortcut icons? If you want to know how just read the simple instructions below. Iconizer is a customizable icon generator that you can access ...

Ever since we started controlling our computers with a mouse, icons have been central to our operating systems. By clicking on small, simple images representing a folder, trash can, or magnifying ...

Although the Windows 11 desktop only comes with the Recycle Bin icon, it's still possible to bring back all the legacy system icons to the desktop, including Computer, User's Files, Network, and ...

The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

When you install new programs on your computers, they may display a message asking if you like them to store an icon on your desktop. If you move through your installation screens quickly, you may ...

If you want to duplicate desktop icons on multiple monitors on Windows 11/10, you can follow the below steps. Extend the displays in the Display settings Arrange the monitors in the order you want to ...