You'll be given a selection of widgets created by Microsoft to choose from, including ones for starting a focused session of work and linking your phone to Windows: Click Pin to add any of these ...

This way, you can easily access your favorite apps without having to search for them, all while keeping your desktop tidy. To do this, right-click on the app shortcut and select Pin to Start.

1. Open the app you want to pin while in the desktop. 2. Right-click the app’s icon in the taskbar (or press and hold the app icon instead). 3. Select the “Pin this program to taskbar” option.