Clean Up That Desktop

Many people save documents, pictures, or screenshots on their desktop, but this can make your computer have a slower startup. Check out the steps below to help clean up your desktop.

1. Begin by creating a new folder on the Desktop, either by clicking File and selecting New Folder or pressing Command-Shift-N. Name it something fitting like Old Desktop and press enter.
2. Select all the files on the Desktop, either by clicking Edit, Select All or using the keyboard shortcut, Command-A. Deselect the folder you just created by holding the Command key and clicking it.
3. Drag and drop all the files into the folder. Wait for them to copy.
4. Move the folder to the user’s Documents folder by dragging and dropping it to the sidebar link in Finder titled Documents.
5. Restart the Mac and evaluate the difference.