Get Organized in Windows 10

If you are looking to get organized in Windows 10, these tips can help!

Organize your Start menu with folders

Drag one tile on top of another to make a folder, then drag more tiles into it. To open the folder, just select it.

Customize your Start menu with pinned applications

Pin apps to the Start menu for quick access to what's important. Select Start > press and hold (or right-click) the app you want to pin > Pin to Start. You can also unpin the apps you don't need.

Hide desktop icons quickly

Spruce up a messy desktop in seconds. Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, select View, and then clear Show desktop icons. To see them again, select Show desktop icons.

Clear your workspace

Stay focused by clearing away all open apps except the one you're working on. Select and hold the window you want to stay open, then give your mouse (or finger) a little back-and-forth shake. All the other open apps will automatically minimize to clear your workspace.

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Be more productive in a snap

Easily compare websites, take notes while in a video call, or paste between apps. Drag any app to one side of your screen until you see an outline, then let go to snap it. All other open apps will appear on the opposite side. Select one to snap it into the open space.

Organize open apps with virtual desktops

To create a new virtual desktop, select Task view on the taskbar > New desktop , then open some apps. To switch between desktops, go back to Task view .

How to use virtual desktop

Stay focused with focus assist

Hide distractions while you work. Turn on focus assist to send notifications directly to action center. Select action center on the taskbar > focus assist.

Focus Assist Settings