A messy desktop slows down your computer and acts as a constant distraction. Use these tips to clean up your Windows or macOS interface.

Clean up the clutter on the screen you see most. Use Mac desktop Stacks to organize files, images, screenshots, or whatever you save to that popular spot.

Click once on each of the files you want to move to the virtual desktop. Once the files are highlighted, right-click and select "Copy." Open the virtual desktop and log in, if prompted.

Sometimes computer screens can be so cluttered with icons and multiple windows open. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to maximize your screen space.