In the digital age, the state of our computer desktop is arguably more important than that of our actual, physical desk. Yet, we constantly neglect them — we litter them with old documents ...

Have you ever stopped to question why a clean desktop is considered good while a messy desktop is bad? Well, I have, and found that having a messy desktop can actually benefit your workflow.

Cleaning up your computer doesn’t take a ton of time. But you have to do it right, smart way. I can help. 1. Get sensitive files off your desktop How many documents are stored on your computer t ...

Computer users with messy desktops are more ... Education is also a factor, as messy desktop users are 7 percent more likely to have completed a four-year college degree and 19 percent more ...

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Once it's running, you'll notice a tiny black dot on the top of your computer's toolbar — click this and you'll see the option to "Hide Desktop Icons." Clicking "Hide Desktop Icons" does exactly ...