Windows: If you've put off tweaking the size of your desktop icons because you assumed it would be a pain, it's time to enjoy some hassle-free resizing without digging in menus or replacing icon packs ...

I’ve been asked if it’s possible to change the icons that appear with the names of files and folders in Windows. The answer is yes. To change a yellow folder’s appearance, right-click it and choose ...

The list of Windows shortcuts is long! It never seems to end. Whenever you feel you know all the Windows shortcuts, another just comes along to prove the notion wrong. Here’s another quick tip that ...

Real estate on your computer desktop is about to become a lot more valuable. It is all due to Windows XP, the new version of Microsoft's ubiquitous computer operating system that hits stores this fall ...

If you want to customize your Windows XP desktop and add a new, interesting effect, you can make your desktop icons have a background color. You can use the advanced settings of the Appearance menu to ...

The Digital Inspiration blog points out a simple, handy way to change the size of your desktop icons beyond the three default sizes offered by right-clicking or by burrowing into your settings. Hold ...