No matter how great your desktop background is, you still get bored with it after some time. The idea of a static image just gets old, and no matter how often you change it, let’s face it, this is not ...

The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

If you use a computer and read Lifehacker, it's probably safe to assume you've customized your desktop. But if you haven't, or you're looking for a fresh new look, here are some great options to ...

Custom Desktop Logo puts a graphic of your choice anywhere on yourdesktop. That’s your logo. This logo is always on top of the screenif you want (though it doesn’t interfere with anything below ...

If you are like me, the Aero themes under the Personalize menu in Windows 7 and Windows 10's minimalist design language are just not enough to give your PC a unique look. You want more than a new ...

Today’s column isn’t very serious. I think it’s time we have a little fun.To understand what’s being discussed today, you’ll need to know what an icon is. Quite simply, an icon is a small picture on ...

All of us are familiar on how to personalize and customize our Windows 7 desktop experience. We change our logon screens, change wallpapers, themes and so on. Things are a bit different in Windows 8, ...