Using dual monitors to create an extended desktop in Windows gives you more flexibility when using multiple applications. For example, you can keep your email open permanently in one window while ...

When Windows 8 first debuted, the operating system received a ton of criticism for the things it did. Complaints included the replacement of the Start Menu with the Start Screen and a new design that ...

Reader Edwin wants to know how to change the themes in Windows 7. Specifically, he has multiple photos he wants to use for his desktop background, but can’t find a way to add more than one. If you’ve ...

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 ...

You can add icons to your desktop in Windows 10 and more easily access system folders or apps. When you add icons to your desktop, you create shortcuts to folders or programs such as your Recycle Bin ...