Applications can be added to a desktop for quick access and easy organization. If you’re tired of searching through menus or the Start menu, adding your most frequently used programs to your desktop can save you time and hassle. The process of adding applications to the desktop is relatively simple and can be done in a few different ways, likely depending your operating system. This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to add applications to the desktop on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
Firstly, Windows users can add applications to the desktop by creating shortcuts. To do this, locate the application you want to add in the Start menu or on the All Apps list. Right-click on the application icon and select “Send to” > “Desktop (create shortcut)”, this will create a shortcut to the application on the desktop. You can also drag and drop the application’s icon from the Start menu or All Apps list directly onto the desktop to create a shortcut.
Secondly, macOS users can add applications to the desktop by dragging them from the Applications folder. To do this, open the Applications folder and locate the application you want to add. Click and hold the application icon and drag it to the desktop. You can also create a symbolic link to applications by opening Terminal and using the “ln -s” command followed by the path to the apllication and the desired name of the link on the Desktop.
How to Add Applications to the Desktop
Adding applications to your desktop can help you quickly access your most-used programs. Here are the steps on how to do it:
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Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
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Locate the application you want to add to your desktop and right-click on it.
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Select “Pin to Start” from the context menu.
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The application will now be added to the Start menu. To add it to your desktop, right-click on it again and select “More” > “Pin to desktop”.
People Also Ask
How do I add an application to my desktop from the taskbar?
Right-click on the application’s icon in the taskbar and select “Pin to taskbar”. Then, right-click on the pinned icon and select “Move to desktop”.
How can I add multiple applications to my desktop at once?
Create a new folder on your desktop and name it “Applications”. Then, drag and drop the application shortcuts you want to add to your desktop into the folder.
