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Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to put a folder right on the Windows Desktop
• How to customize the Start Menu in Windows 11
• Scam alert: Ignore any Facebook message that contains this phrase
• Can you imagine seeing snowflakes the size of a dinner plate?
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to put a folder right on the Windows Desktop
If you have a Windows PC you’re probably very familiar with folders.
In a nutshell, a folder is simply a named storage container in which you can store photos and other types of files for easy and fast access when you need them.
We usually access the files in our folders either directly via File Explorer or indirectly via an associated program or app.
You most likely know all of that already, but here’s something you might not know…
Folders can also reside on the Windows Desktop where they’re always accessible without having to open File Explorer or an app first.
If you’d like to enjoy the convenience of accessing a favorite folder right from the Desktop, just follow the steps below.
To create a brand new folder on the Desktop:
1 – Right-click on an empty area of the Desktop.
2 – Click New > Folder.
You should now see the new folder displayed on the Desktop with its default filename highlighted in blue.
3 – Type a descriptive name for the folder and then press the Enter key.
That’s all there is to creating a brand new folder right on your PC’s Desktop.
To move an existing folder from its current location to the Desktop:
1 – Press the Windows+E key combination to open a File Explorer window.
2 – Navigate to the folder you want to move to the Desktop, then click on it and drag it onto the Desktop.
3 – Release the mouse button to place the folder in its new location on the Desktop.
That’s all there is to it. Whether you created a brand new folder or moved an existing folder onto the Desktop, you can now access the files in that folder simply by clicking on the folder while you’re viewing the Desktop.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• How to customize the Start Menu in Windows 11
Truth be told, the revamped Start Menu in Windows 11 isn’t all that great. The good news is you can easily customize it to make it more useful and more efficient.
• Scam alert: Ignore any Facebook message that contains this phrase
This irritating recurring hoax is easy to fall for. Luckily, it’s also very easy to recognize and avoid.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Can you imagine seeing snowflakes the size of a dinner plate?
Did you know snowflakes can be a lot bigger than the one’s we’re all used to seeing? In fact, they can be as large as a standard-sized dinner plate.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Fiber on the rise: What the FCC’s new data tells us about broadband in the US
• SEC reportedly investigating Tesla over its solar panels’ potential fire risks
• Toyota will build its first US battery plant in North Carolina
• What to do if your Bitcoin, ether or other cryptocurrency gets stolen
• Firefox’s latest security feature is designed to protect itself from buggy code
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