Instructions in this article apply to Windows 11, 10, 8, and, 7.
So that means Windows doesn’t have to spend time maintaining the icons on the desktop.
Other steps you’re free to take include:
Use theStart Menuas a parking place for app shortcuts.
Pin any app on your desktop to the Start Menu by right-clicking it and selectingPin to Start.
Repeat the process to show them again.
You may need to organize your Start Menu into groups to keep everything there tidy and accessible.
Delete any shortcuts, screenshots, or files you no longer use.
FAQ
Changing your wallpaper can add personality to your PC.
Of course, that personality can become distracting and take up memory in your PC.
