The most immediate reason to stop treating your Downloads folder as a permanent storage solution is the impact it has on your ...

In this guide, we show you what you can do if you have accidentally deleted the Desktop folder on your Windows 11/10 PC. The Desktop folder is a special user folder that stores the files, folders, and ...

I keep hidden files visible. Can't stand not being able to see them, plus file extensions and system files, and there are some things I keep on the desktop for quick and easy access. Whenever Google ...

Tom Shea administers a PC with several users. Some of the shortcuts on his desktop also show up on other people’s desktops. He wants to control when that happens. Desktop sharing and privacy is ...

Microsoft is still forcing you to back up your files to the cloud, but recent changes have made it easier to restore your local files. Too bad those changes aren't documented.

Shortcuts are a convenient solution for quick access to folders you use frequently, but if you've gone overboard or installed a lot of new programs recently, your desktop can quickly become cluttered.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Keeping a clean desktop can be a little difficult when it's such a convenient dumping ground for your crap. Here's a set of simple icons to prevent you from littering and, instead, ...