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my laptop is spectre HP. I don't know a thing about functioning it. please tell me how can i add apps to my desktop screen, so that i don't have to search for them evert time.

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Adding / managing Shortcut icons on the Taskbar and Desktop are controlled in Windows.

As such, there are articles and how-to instructions in abundance.

Use your favorite browser and search.

 

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Example

 

HP Smart – Windows – Add HP Smart Shortcut to Desktop

 

Windows 10 /  Windows 11

 

Start (Menu) > All Apps 

Search or Scroll down - Find, Press and Hold the HP Smart app

Drag the app to the Desktop and Release

 

 

HP Smart – Windows – Add HP Smart Shortcut to Taskbar

 

Start (Menu) > All Apps 

Search or Scroll down – Right-Click on the HP Smart app > Pin to Taskbar

 

 

Example – HP Smart Shortcut on Desktop and in Taskbar

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