Creating desktop shortcuts lets you quickly access your favorite applications, files, folders, and websites. To create an application shortcut, drag the application icon from the Start menu to the desktop or navigate to the application’s executable file in File Explorer, right-click it, and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut). Right-click files or folders in File Explorer and choose Send to > Desktop (create shortcut). To make a shortcut to a website, drag the padlock icon from the browser’s address bar to the desktop or right-click the desktop, select New > Shortcut, enter the URL, and follow the prompts. Customize your shortcuts by right-clicking them, selecting Properties, and using the Change Icon option. Organize your shortcuts by grouping them into folders or pinning frequently used ones to the taskbar.