Desktop Icon [2021] -

Customizing your desktop allows you to match your workflow and personal style. : Right-click an empty space on your desktop. Select New > Shortcut .

Despite the rise of search-based launchers (Spotlight, PowerToys Run, Ulauncher), desktop icons remain the most way to access frequently used items. However, a cluttered desktop can slow down both your workflow and—on older systems—actual boot performance. desktop icon