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Do you find yourself often opening the same applications, folders, and websites? Have you ever thought about how much time you could save by not having to trawl through all your folders for the same items? You can save yourself the hassle with a few simple steps. Read on to learn how to add shortcuts to your desktop.
Popping Shortcuts on Your Desktop
The simplest way to add a shortcut to your desktop is to open the item that you want to add, right-click on it and select ‘Send to’ followed by ‘Desktop (create shortcut).’ The shortcut will then appear on your desktop. For websites, you can open the website and drag the icon beside the address bar to your desktop.
You can also create a shortcut to an application by right-clicking on the application’s executable file and following the same steps. This is particularly useful if you want to create a shortcut to an application that isn’t listed under Programs in your Start menu.
Making Your Life Easier with a Click of a Button
Once you have your shortcuts in place, you can make them even more useful by customizing their icon. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select ‘Properties.’ Under the ‘Shortcut’ tab, click ‘Change Icon’ and select your desired icon.
You can also adjust the shortcut’s ‘Run’ settings from the same window. This will determine how the application or website will open when you click the shortcut. Once you’re happy with your settings and icon, click ‘OK’ and the shortcut will be ready for use.
Creating shortcuts to your favourite applications, folders, and websites is an incredibly simple way to save yourself time and hassle. Now that you know how to add shortcuts to your desktop, you can easily access all your favourite items with just a click. So, go ahead and create your own shortcuts today!