There are many ways to hide all the icons on the Windows desktop to get a clean, distraction-free interface. Here is a guide ...

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By using these methods, you can effectively hide apps on Windows 10 and 11 without relying on additional software, helping you maintain a more organized and private system.

Move the cursor arrow onto the desktop and give a right-click and pick Arrange Icons. This calls up a menu that includes a toggle command to show all the icons or hide them.