http://www.pcmech.com/article/access-desktop-items-from-your-taskbar/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.pcmech.com/article/access-desktop-items-from-your-taskbar/comment-page-1/#comment-9754 Talan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:04:38 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=5976#comment-9754 Another way to clean it up is to create a folder on the desktop and put all your short cuts in it, then drag the folder to the side and it will create a side menu bar for you. I use this at work for all the things I need quick access to, Also if you're worried about space, auto hide that bar, then it will not use any space. Another way to clean it up is to create a folder on the desktop and put all your short cuts in it, then drag the folder to the side and it will create a side menu bar for you. I use this at work for all the things I need quick access to, Also if you’re worried about space, auto hide that bar, then it will not use any space.

]]> http://www.pcmech.com/article/access-desktop-items-from-your-taskbar/comment-page-1/#comment-9696 Drew Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:29:41 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=5976#comment-9696 Another downside to the clutter is the increased boot up time on your PC, as Windows is trying to load up all the shortcuts and files on th desktop. I have about 5 files on my desktop and all of my most used programs have shortcuts to them all placed in the taskbar. Alternatively, use the Start Menu and "pin to Start Menu" the programs you use on a daily basis. Another downside to the clutter is the increased boot up time on your PC, as Windows is trying to load up all the shortcuts and files on th desktop.
I have about 5 files on my desktop and all of my most used programs have shortcuts to them all placed in the taskbar.
Alternatively, use the Start Menu and “pin to Start Menu” the programs you use on a daily basis.

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