Are files on the desktop slowing down the PC?

This practical tip shows you whether files on the desktop slow down your PC.

PC slower due to files on the desktop?

• Whether your PC slows down due to files on the desktop depends entirely on which files are involved.
• If there are only shortcuts on your desktop, this has no effect on the performance of your computer. Shortcuts have an extremely small file size and usually don't slow down your PC.
• However, if you have stored many, larger files on the desktop or selected the desktop as the default storage location for downloads, you will eventually occupy a relatively large amount of space.
• This is because the desktop basically works like a normal Windows folder and the system needs a certain amount of free space for temporary and swap files.
• If you use two hard drives or partitions, it is advisable to place large files on the non-system partition. You should also regularly delete unnecessary files from your desktop. This saves storage space and provides a better overview.

In the next practical tip you will find many other tips that can save you storage space.