On Windows, sort your files by name or date by right-clicking on a blank area of the desktop and choosing Sort by. You can also right-click and choose View > Auto arrange icons to snap the on ...

Put all your applications in the task bar. Here’s an easy way to clean up your desktop: get all the icons for all your applications into your computer’s taskbar.

However, for Icon Shepherd to work as expected, you will have to make sure that Auto arrange icons option is enabled for your desktop. Auto Arrange settings arranged all the icons on their own.

Indeed, if you recall how you used to organize icons back in the Windows 3.1 days, Fences will seem familiar indeed. Of course, this is a much prettier and more effective solution.

Your desktop, whether Windows 11 or macOS, is the handiest spot for the applications, files, and folders you use most. Maybe you’d like to organize your desktop icons by placing some in a folder.

A double-click on an icon accesses a folder, opens a file or launches a program. You can rearrange the icons on your MacBook Pro's desktop manually or by choosing different sorting options.

When you don’t, it’s out of sight, out of mind, which leads to an even neater and more spare desktop. Alternately, your computer might let you store your applications in the Start menu.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s one messy desktop you’ve got. No, not your physical desk. I’m talking about the background of your computer. See for yourself: drag this ...