How to use the desktop is one of the most personal choices each PC user makes. We’ve already covered ways desktop hoarders can better manage files that cover up their wallpaper, for example.

Similarly, you may have several files or icons on your desktop that you may have needed once, used, and forgot to delete. Now is the time to clear those. 4.

Reader Edwin wants to know how to change the themes in Windows 7. Specifically, he has multiple photos he wants to use for his desktop background, but can’t find a way to add more than one. If ...

To clear the icons from the desktop, right-click anywhere on it, choose View, and deselect "Show desktop icons." Now right-click the taskbar, uncheck "Lock the taskbar," and choose Toolbars > Desktop.

Click "Change Desktop Background" from the list of search results. Click the thumbnail of the image you want to use to replace your current desktop photo.