We've already seen the Windows Security, Narrator, and Notepad icons change. Now the top-level user folders for Desktop, Documents, Downloads, and Pictures have been given a more distinct look.

This post shows how to change desktop icons, taskbar icons, folder icons, file icons, shortcut icons, Drive icons, etc. on your Windows 11/10 computer easily.

Microsoft has updated the icons used in File Explorer to be the new Fluent icons, and while they look great, there is a tradeoff between design and functionality.

The latest batch of icons changes the look of the folders you'll find in File Explorer, including top-level user folders like Desktop, Documents, Downloads and Pictures.

Files, one of the best third-party file managers for Windows, is getting some neat updates, including a redesigned icon, more cloud storage providers, and more.

Reader Barry is running Windows 7 Professional. Out of the blue, his system started displaying generic icons for various files and folders. Thankfully, he was kind enough to include a screenshot ...