Leo asked later, remembering his friend’s computer.
“That’s one way,” Mia said. “Here’s another for apps already pinned to your taskbar or Start menu: right-click the app’s name, go to (if needed), then select Open file location . When the folder pops up, right-click the app and choose Send to > Desktop (create shortcut) .” how to add apps to desktop
Leo tried it with his photo editor. It worked perfectly. Leo asked later, remembering his friend’s computer
She held down the left mouse button on the app, dragged it to an empty spot on the desktop, and released. Poof — a new icon appeared. When the folder pops up, right-click the app
Leo had just set up his new laptop. It was fast, sleek, and… frustrating. Every time he wanted to open his favorite game or the photo editor, he had to click Start, scroll through a long list, or search by name.
His younger sister, Mia, glanced over. “Just add them to the desktop.”