This document discusses desktop organization and provides examples of both cluttered and organized desktops. It recommends keeping the desktop clean by placing frequently used programs in the taskbar, less used programs on the desktop, and no files or folders directly on the desktop. Files and folders should be organized into clearly named and categorized folders. The desktop wallpaper should have a clean, simple background to allow easy viewing of desktop icons. An organized approach helps improve efficiency and productivity.

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Desktops Email
Network or PC
Files and Folders
Web Browsers

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11. NOT SURE HOW THIS USER FUNCTIONS! CAN’T
COMPUTE!
Image credit: http://bartkings.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-cluttered-desktop-is-sign-of.html

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15. SET IN ORDER
The most frequently used programs go into the
Quick Launch Taskbar at the bottom
• More infrequently used programs go on the
desktop
• Personally, I have NO files or folder shortcuts on my
desktop
• I also use a wallpaper with a clean, white background
so I can see my shortcuts easily

16. • Folders by category
• Not a single file that is not in a named folder

17. • Emails organized by conversation thread

18. • Frequently visited Websites on Bookmark Bar (rotates as use changes)
• Other websites go into Bookmark bar folders and categorized

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21. MESSY DESKTOP
• There is some amount of organization here, but
the eye-searing and high contrast wallpaper
makes the icons VERY hard to find
Image credit: https://www.pcgamer.com/how-messy-is-your-desktop/

22. • Personally, I have NO files or folder shortcuts on my
desktop
• I also use a wallpaper with a clean, white background
so I can see my shortcuts easily
• I keep it Visually clean!

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