While we all love to keep icons and files on the Desktop for quick access, it results in too much clutter. As Windows changed, it allowed you to hide the desktop icons, so everything looked cleaner.

Auto Hide Desktop Icons is a freeware application that can hide your Windows desktop icons and even your taskbar after a set time interval – and works better than the Auto-hide taskbar feature. If you ...

A cluttered desktop is not only distracting, but it can slow down your Mac. If you want to temporarily hide your Mac's desktop icons, you can do so with a simple AppleScript and Automator. We featured ...

One of the things I love about Stardock’s icon organizer, Fences, is the way the program can quickly hide all your desktop icons. Just double-click any empty area and poof: They’re gone. A second ...

You may want to free up some space on your desktop for a more aesthetically minimalist look and to simply de-clutter. In this guide we will show you how to hide desktop icons in Windows 10. Hiding ...

This week’s roundup of Mac apps includes Desktop Ghost Pro, a tool that leaves your desktop looking squeaky-clean with a simple keyboard command. Plus, apps that promote good working habits, contact ...

It can be hard to keep your desktop free from the clutter of past downloads, documents, and program icons. Luckily, there's an easy solution — a button to hide all the clutter with a single click.