Desktop icons aren’t just a Windows phenomenon. I’m sure if I used Ubuntu or another Linux distribution more often, I’d have a messy desktop in that operating system as well.

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Windows 10 is the world's most popular desktop operating system, but it still has a long way to go. We break down what Microsoft needs to improve.

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But mostly, the icons are dropped on the desktop by the default programming of the operating system and not by user intention.

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You can add icons to your desktop in Windows 10 and more easily access the system apps or folders you regularly use. Here's how to do it.

With the threat of security breaches continually on the rise, it's time to take your operating system seriously -- and Linux is your best friend in this never-ending battle.