How To - Add Apps To Desktop

Sometimes an app won't appear in the Start Menu, or you might want to link to a specific executable file. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where the program is installed, usually within C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86). Find the file that ends in ".exe." Right-click it, select "Show more options" if you are on Windows 11, hover over "Send to," and then click "Desktop (create shortcut)." Creating a Shortcut Manually

The most common method involves the Start Menu. Click the Start button and find the app you want. If you are on Windows 11, you may need to click "All apps" in the top right corner. Once you find the application, simply click and drag the icon from the list directly onto your desktop. A shortcut will appear instantly. Using the File Explorer

Leo tried it with his photo editor. It worked perfectly.

Mac users have a slightly different system. Instead of "shortcuts," you are usually dealing with "Aliases." Here is how to do it: