
Customize the Desktop Icons in Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · This article describes how to customize the default desktop icons, add new shortcuts, adjust their size to suit your preferences, and show or hide all icons as needed.
Change display brightness and color in Windows - Microsoft Support
Auto color management in Windows provides system-level color management to ensure that colors across Windows apps appear accurately and consistently on supported displays—whether the apps …
Customize the Windows Start Menu - Microsoft Support
Learn how to customize the Windows Start menu, pin or unpin apps, adjust the layout, and personalize its appearance to enhance your productivity and user experience.
How to Multitask in Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · After you snap a window, Snap Assist will display thumbnails of your other open windows, allowing you to choose which window to snap on another part of your screen. Snap Assist …
Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
On the device you’re projecting from, go to the screen mirroring settings (sometimes called cast settings), and select your PC to connect to it. If you’re projecting from a PC, you can also select …
Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows
Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.
How to Arrange or Move Icons on the Desktop - Microsoft Support
To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by …
How to use multiple monitors in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to connect your Windows PC to external monitors and adjust the display settings.
Customize the Taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support
Whether you want to change the alignment of the icons, manage which apps appear, or adjust the visibility of system tray icons, you'll find step-by-step instructions to help you personalize your taskbar …
Windows desktop apps and privacy - Microsoft Support
Learn how to protect your privacy when using desktop apps in Windows and find out how they differ from Microsoft Store apps.