How to Hide Icons on Your Laptop Desktop? – Quick & Easy Guide by Victory Computers

Too many icons cluttering your laptop screen? ???? Want a cleaner, distraction-free desktop for work, presentations, or just personal preference? ???? Hiding your desktop icons is a simple trick that can make your screen look neat and professional.

Here’s a complete, easy-to-follow guide to help you hide (and unhide) desktop icons on Windows and Mac laptops. Let’s tidy things up! ????✨

???? For Windows 10 & Windows 11 Users

???? Steps to Hide Icons:

1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop.
2. Hover over View.
3. Click on ✅ Show desktop icons to uncheck it.
4. That’s it! All your desktop icons will disappear.

???? Note: This doesn’t delete them. They’re still accessible through File Explorer or when you re-enable them.

???? To Show Icons Again:

• Follow the same steps and re-check “Show desktop icons.”

???? For MacBook / macOS Users

???? Hide Desktop Icons Using Terminal:

1. Open Terminal (find it via Spotlight Search).
2. Paste this command: bashCopyEditdefaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false; killall Finder
3. Press Enter.
4. Icons will now be hidden!

???? To Show Icons Again:

• Paste this into Terminal: bashCopyEditdefaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true; killall Finder

???? BONUS TIPS

???? Want to hide specific icons?

• Create a folder and move less-used icons into it for better organization.

???? Use a clean wallpaper to make your desktop look sharper after hiding icons.

???? Use third-party apps like Fences (Windows) for advanced desktop customization.

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