I also would like a way to not show the desktop in the Alt+Tab list. Sorry I can't offer a solution at this point, but I'm glad it's not just me.
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By default all the icons are are displayed on desktop but you can hide them. You can use desktop context menu to hide or show, right click on desktop, go to 'view' options and uncheck 'show desktop options'. To make them visible again simply check the 'show desktop options'. You can also use .reg file for showing or hiding. Show: 'Show_Desktop_Icons.reg Hide: 'Hide_Desktop_Icons.reg'
Windows desktop backgrounds are often stored on most Windows computers under graphic options. One can also find them on many background and image websites.
A quick search in Google or Yahoo images produces various Windows cloud desktop backgrounds. There are various options including animated backdrops available.
That depends. What are the video out options on the desktop and the video in options on the monitor?
In older systems, right click the desktop and choose Properties. In newer systems, use Personalize. In either case, these options are located in the Control Panel.
Yes! Right-click your desktop, and then select "Gadgets". This brings up the sidebar and the sidebar options.
The translucent menu bar can be turned off in the Desktop section of Desktop & Screen Saver options in System Preferences.
An IMac desktop is generally a better option for someone in graphic design due to the differing options of computer programs and speed. A person's personal preference and comfort using certain operating systems is what is most important.
It's something called "Desktop Cleanup", and it's moved your unused icons into a special unused icons folder. You have to find the desktop options and turn it off.
The window accessed through Control Panel in Windows to switch between a duplicate desktop and an extended desktop is called "Display Settings." In this interface, users can choose how to use their external monitor by selecting options like "Duplicate" or "Extend" under the "Multiple Displays" section. This allows for flexible use of multiple screens, enhancing productivity and multitasking capabilities.
To set your preferences for what the Finder shows on the Desktop click on the Desktop so that the Finder menu bar is showing and select Preferences. In the General section you can select what you want to show on the Desktop and in the Sidebar section you have similar options for a Finder window sidebar. Under the Finder's View menu you can select Show View Options which allows you to adjust how icons are displayed on the Desktop.