Windows 10 Pro desktop customization

The powerful operating system Windows 10 Pro is popular among desktop computer users. It provides a lot of tools that let users personalize their desktops to suit their unique needs. Windows 10 Pro offers a wide range of customization choices that can assist you in achieving your objectives, whether you want to modify the look of your desktop or make it more productive.

In this blog, we'll examine a variety of settings and features that can help you customise your computing experience, from personalizing the Start menu to altering File Explorer's design. So, let's start to personalize your Windows 10 Pro desktop.

Desktop computer Windows 10 Pro
Desktop Computer Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Pro Desktop Background

One of the simplest ways to customize your desktop in Windows 10 Pro is to change the background. So, to do it:

  • Select "Personalize" by the right-click on your desktop.
  • Click on "Background" and select a picture from the options given or browse your computer for an image you want to set as your desktop background.
  • You can also select a slideshow of multiple images to change automatically.

Taskbar in Windows 10 Pro

You can customize the taskbar in various ways to improve your experience, including:

  • To change the position of the taskbar, right-click on the taskbar and click on "Taskbar settings" in the context menu. Here, you can choose to lock or unlock the taskbar, auto-hide the taskbar, and choose where you want the taskbar to appear on your screen.
  • Moreover, you can customize the icons that appear on the taskbar by dragging and dropping them to where you want them to be located.

Desktop Windows 10 Pro
Customizing the taskbar in Windows 10 Pro

Desktop Icons in Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Pro desktop also allows you to customize the icons on your desktop. Here's how:

  • Firstly, select "Personalize" by the Right-click on your desktop.
  • After that, choose "Themes" and finally "Desktop icon settings".
  • Here, you can choose to show or hide certain desktop icons, such as "This PC", "Recycle Bin", and "Control Panel".
  • You can also modify the icon by selecting the new one and clicking on "Change Icon".

Mouse Pointers

Another way to customize your Windows 10 Pro desktop is by changing your mouse pointers. You need to follow these steps:

  • Choose "Personalize" by the Right-click.
  • Then, go to the "Themes" and then click on "Mouse pointer settings".
  • Here, you can choose a different mouse pointer scheme, change the size and color of your mouse pointer, and select a custom mouse pointer.

Start Menu in Windows 10 Pro

The Start menu in Windows 10 Pro provides quick access to frequently used applications, files, and settings. You can customize it in various ways, including:

  • First of all, to change the size of the Start menu, hover your mouse over the edge of the Start menu until the cursor changes to a resize icon, then click and drag the edge of the menu to the desired size.
  • In the second place, to rearrange the tiles in the Start menu, click and drag the tile to the desired place.
  • Finally, to resize the tiles, choose "Resize" by the right-click on the tile. You can also remove tiles by right-clicking on them and selecting "Unpin from Start".

Start Menu of Windows 10 Pro
Start Menu of Windows 10 Pro

Notification Area in Windows 10 Pro

The notification area, also known as the system tray, is located on the right side of the taskbar and displays notifications and system status icons. Personalize it by various ways:

  • Right-click on the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings", then scroll down to the "Notification area" section and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar".
  • Here, you can choose which icons you want to appear in the notification area and which ones you want to hide.

Customizing Your File Explorer

The File Explorer is the built-in file manager in Windows 10 Pro and allows you to navigate and manage your files and folders. You can customize it in various ways, including:

  • To customize the appearance of File Explorer, open File Explorer and click on the "View" tab at the top of the window. Here, you can choose to display the ribbon, change the view layout, and customize the options that appear in the Quick Access toolbar.
  • You can also customize the File Explorer navigation pane by right-clicking on it and selecting "Options", then choosing the options you want to enable or disable.

Windows 10 Pro Desktop Settings

There are various other desktop settings that you can customize to personalize your experience. Here are a few examples:

  • To change the color scheme, right-click on your desktop and select "Personalize", then click on "Colors". Here, you can choose a color for your accent color, and choose whether to make your Start, taskbar, and action center transparent.
  • Moreover, you can customize your display settings by right-clicking on your desktop and selecting "Display settings", then choosing the settings that work best for you.

Conclusion

Customizing your Windows 10 Pro desktop is a great way to personalize your experience and make your computer work for you. By changing your desktop background, taskbar, icons, and mouse pointers, you can create a customized desktop that is perfect for your needs.

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