You can change folder icons in Windows 11 by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" and "Customize." Desktop icons like the Recycle Bin are changed in the Settings under Personalization and Themes.

If you use a computer and read Lifehacker, it's probably safe to assume you've customized your desktop. But if you haven't, or you're looking for a fresh new look, here are some great options to ...

Set up PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11 to automatically launch and rearrange your apps. In this guide, I'll outline the ...

Customizing your desktop is a handy way to optimize workflow while adding a personal touch to the appearance of your computer. Windows 7 enables you to customize several elements of the desktop on ...

John’s Background Switcher is a freeware tool that periodically changes the background image on your computer. You can specify which pictures to choose from, or how you want them displayed. It puts ...

Not too long ago, I wrote about how I wish Microsoft would borrow the idea of desktop environments from Linux and use it for Windows 11. Desktop environments allow for radically different user ...

Today’s column isn’t very serious. I think it’s time we have a little fun.To understand what’s being discussed today, you’ll need to know what an icon is. Quite simply, an icon is a small picture on ...

Short answer: a minimalist theme for desktop enhancement apps. Enigma is sort of a multi-application skin that I've hacked together out of inspiration and thin air. It came to life as a The ZIP file ...

The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

Google Meet has started rolling out a new feature that allows desktop users to change their backgrounds during a video call. The platform has introduced a set of default images that video callers can ...