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When you install Windows 7 and Windows 8 you will find that your desktop has only the Recycle Bin icon and any other icons enabled by your computer manufacturer. If you wish to add other icons such as ...

You might already be familiar with widgets from your iPhone or Android phone—interactive panels that are something in between shortcut icons and full apps. Using these widgets, you can complete tasks ...

“How do I get my desktop icons back on Windows? My nephew was playing around with my laptop, and now my desktop is blank except for the start button on the lower right. I’m sure I’ll smack my forehead ...

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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, ...

Google Chrome allows you to customize the look of the desktop shortcuts with a bunch of cool icons (including a golden one). Here's how you can add the new desktop shortcut icons. How to change Google ...

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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