No matter how great your desktop background is, you still get bored with it after some time. The idea of a static image just gets old, and no matter how often you change it, let’s face it, this is not ...

Windows only: If you've got an application with a really ugly icon, or you just want to get some hard-core nerdy action with your desktop customization, Resource Hacker is the tool for the job. Over ...

A desktop overloaded with shortcuts and a taskbar filled with pinned apps can make your desktop look messy and harder to navigate. Fortunately, Windows offers plenty of customization options to make ...

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 ...

I'm on my laptop most of the day and love having an exciting desktop to keep me motivated. Standard wallpapers and icons get boring after a while, so I spice things up with images of fantastic sci-fi ...

Customizing your desktop is a handy way to optimize workflow while adding a personal touch to the appearance of your computer. Windows 7 enables you to customize several elements of the desktop on ...

After years of looking for more customization options, Google's Pixel launcher is adding custom icons, but exclusively ...

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 ...