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The desktop also has some shortcut icons. A shortcut is a link to any item on the computer
such as a program, file, folder or printer at any location in the computer. We just have to
double-click the shortcut icon and the associated program, file or folder opens up.
Taskbar
The taskbar helps to manage various currently active programs, opened in different
windows. We can switch between these programs by clicking their buttons on the taskbar.
It also has the Start button, a clock icon and Show desktop button.
System Clock
Start Button
Quick Launch Program Icons Notification Area Show
Desktop
Button
Start Button: It is known as the gateway to Windows and its programs. It opens the
Start menu, when we click on it.
Show Desktop Button: Windows 10 provides a new feature called Show Desktop
button through which you can instantly minimize your entire screen to view the desktop.
System Clock: On the right side of the taskbar, current date and time is displayed, when
the mouse pointer is placed on it. Even if the computer is switched OFF, your computer
keeps the date and time updated automatically with the help of a small battery inside
it.
USING THE THIS PC ICON
‘This PC’ icon lets you see everything that is stored in your
computer. It is useful for finding, organising and storing files in
your computer. Files represent stored information that you have
named.
You can open the ‘This PC’ icon by double-clicking on it. Once you
have double-clicked on the computer icon, the following window
will appear. This PC icon
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