How to put commonly used folders and functions on the Desktop

The default desktop in Windows 8 is pretty bare. If you would like ready access on the desktop to some commonly used features, here is how:

   1. Go to the Desktop

   2. Right-click an empty spot on the Desktop

   3. Select “Personalize”

   4.  On the upper left of the dialog box, click “Change desktop icons”(shown in graphic on right)

   5.  In the dialog that opens (shown below) put a check by the icons you want on the desktop. Control Panel is one I like to have

   6.  Click “OK” and close the Personalization window