I tried eight other Shortcut videos on "How to Create Shortcuts to Websites on your Desktop and YOURS was the ONLY one which worked EASILY Each and Every Time! MANY, Many Thanks! Oscar B.
Thanks, spent 2 hours trying to put my Gmail on desktop. Everyone kept telling me to go to the three dots on upper right and click on more tools, then create shortcuts, but my icons don’t have create shortcut. So I been stuck and looking for the right video. Thanks again! Your video worked for me.
That was super easy - thank you for doing such a great tutorial, unlike some that takes 10 mins and takes you all over the place and confuses you - this was great. You are a great teacher.
Thanks! That was great - short & worked perfectly! Now, how do i change the actual icon so it doesn't have the default browser but the symbol for the website I am connecting to?
Hi, its been over a month but hopefully i can still help you out. step 1. download the facebook icon from google images. step 2. right click the facebook shortcut and go to properties step 3. go to web document step 4. click change icon step 5. click browse, and select the facebook icon image from your downloads. hope this helps.
Hi sir, thanks a lot. It works perfectly for my shortcut to Netflix. But it should be possible to get the N icon of Netflix instead of the browser icon please? Many thanks!
Good basic video. How about taking it just a bit further by instructing us how to change the icon from the default web browser to the icon of the service at the URL we typed in (e.g., how to get the Facebook icon to appear on the shortcut). Thanks.
thanks for the video.... what happens when you have a shortcut but when you click on a google shortcut it doesn't work however if you restart they work. any ideas
Great video,but what if I do not wish to change it to my default browser all the time,and change the shortcut logo to that one of the particular site such as a bank logo or the e-bay logo. When I follow your procedures I get the Microsoft edge default logo all the time.
Thank you for the insightful guide on creating shortcuts to websites on my desktop. Your clear instructions made the process easy, saving me time and enhancing my browsing experience. I appreciate the helpful tips, enabling me to efficiently access my favorite sites with just a click. Greatly appreciated!
My cat walked on my desktop keyboard and mouse. Now all my little Icons that were across the bottom of the screen have moved down the right side. How can I put them back on the bottom? P.S. You are a very clear instructor. Thank you.
I'm so happy I found you!! Straight to the point, efficient, your English is perfect, your instruction are simple and easy to understand!! Thank-you!!!
You may find the newest video useful if you use Chrome, you will need to setup still but a few clicks and it is set th-cam.com/video/KTrp3q45AGo/w-d-xo.html
Dude thank you so much, it use to be so simple, right click on the website icon and add to home screen! I could not figure out how to do it, your vid was quick, clear and concise and did the trick! Thanks again! Just to add for others who don't know a particular full websites url... Just go copy it from your browser screen and paste in the area where he typed in Facebook as an example :-) cheers
Can you show me how to put it as a tab on the internet home screen? I want it on my internet home screen. Like when you click on the internet and it brings you to the homepage and you see all those website shortcut tabs at the bottom of the home screen. I want to do that
Absolutely! All you need to do is find and download the image you want in a .ICO file format Learn how to do that here: www.helpcloud.com/internal/internal-9e54a08099de09d4b4a48e9bc8a7b9ea/
Fine. But how do I put them at the top of the screen above the Google page? I had them there before until my laptop had a repair, now I'm trying to put everything back but I can't remember how I did it the first time years ago.
@@HelpCloud Thanks for that. I've now got- all in a row at the top of the Google page when I switch on --------------------------- FACEBOOK: UTUBE: PINTEREST: INBOX: BBCi: GOOGLE MAPS: However, before, they were at the top of any page I was on, making it easy to move from website to website. Now for instance, If I want to go from this UTube page to FB, I've got to open a new tab first, or close this page then open a new one. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. When I was at school we never had computers; it's only relatively recently I bought a laptop, it was never necessary to use one at any of the work I did, so I've not had much tuition.
I really need you to show how to make a desktop icon that is DIFFERENT than your default browser. i.e. Chrome is the default browser, but I want to make a desktop icon for a specific website link that will open in the Brave browser
Windows will automatically use the default browser's icon when creating shortcuts. If you were to make Brave your default browser. The icon will refresh and the shortcut will then open Brave.
I like your monitor set up. While working from home we were only allowed to take home 1 of our monitors. I happened to have an older 46” flat tv with a center mounted base. It hangs over my desk in order to fit, but it’s been working fine for me. However recently I learned the ergo rule of thumb for screen size is to sit 1 foot from the screen for every 10” of diagonal screen. So I should site 4.5 feet away to avoid eye strain. So I’m off to getting a smaller screen. But I liked the screen space. Maybe I need a 3 monitor set up like u have. Also I’d like to have my monitors up off the desk surface while having a flexible height. Any ideas for a solution?
You can look into getting a monitor arm system that will give that flexibility. You will want to make sure your monitors are VESA(mounting hardware) compatible.
I live in Nepal, retired American widow, and started an NGO to help Nepal. It's the second poorest country outside of Africa. I was wondering if a person could create such a button and put it on a website for donors to click on so they can go to the page I direct them to go to so they can help support us. Would you be willing to create a video about it? I couldn't find it via search on TH-cam. If I could ask people to put it on their desktop and use it for shopping it wouldn't cost them anything and they would have the shopping portal more easily accessible. I think it would be better than patreon. Someone said there was a way to do it, but I'm not a detail person to figure it out myself.
I tried eight other Shortcut videos on "How to Create Shortcuts to Websites on your Desktop and YOURS was the ONLY one which worked EASILY Each and Every Time! MANY, Many Thanks! Oscar B.
Thanks, spent 2 hours trying to put my Gmail on desktop. Everyone kept telling me to go to the three dots on upper right and click on more tools, then create shortcuts, but my icons don’t have create shortcut. So I been stuck and looking for the right video. Thanks again! Your video worked for me.
Can't believe 'anyone' gave this a thumbs down! I searched three links and then watched this, it worked and so simple, thank you
Welcome!
I work from home as a nurse and I’m not computer savvy this was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽!!!
Glad it was helpful!!
Computer/electronics you tubers are very complicated people never go straight to the point but I like this guy explaining step-by-step... thank you.
You bet!
That was super easy - thank you for doing such a great tutorial, unlike some that takes 10 mins and takes you all over the place and confuses you - this was great. You are a great teacher.
Thank you!
Agreed!
how do i change the app on which its gonna open its opening on opera but i want it to open on google chrome pls tell me how to change it
Just got a new laptop for Christmas and was curious how to add games and webs to a shortcut, this really helped, thanks dude :)
same
Just saying but, I got a new laptop too!
Kyle T nice bro, what kind did you get? I got a google chrome
@@frostwillbite I got a Lenovo, Windows 10. It isn't meant for gaming, but I still love it, still get quite a bit of fun and enjoyment out of it!
Thank you so much. I have to ask my grandchildren computer info. This was very simple instructions that didn't make me feel a fool.
You bet, thank you for the feedback!
Worked perfectly. Thank you from two senior citizens
I thought you were going to show me how to change the default icon to the actual website icon. Let me know if you can figure that out.
Have you figured it out yet? bc I need help lol
To the point and easy.I don't know how many videos have 20 min of talking,for a one minute explanation.
Thanks very helpful. Is it possible to leave the shortcut with the site logo instead of the browser
This video shows how!
th-cam.com/video/C7ZYfvgAA8I/w-d-xo.html
thank you but how do you get the logo for that short cut
Thanks! That was great - short & worked perfectly! Now, how do i change the actual icon so it doesn't have the default browser but the symbol for the website I am connecting to?
Thank you so much. How can I change the avatar after it is done?
Thank you so much! I was wondering how to do this for a while.
me too!
Short sweet and to the point. If you don't use these skills you sure do forget. Thank you.
So I have all these Icons that look the same, i.e. Chrom Icon... How can I change the Icon to the Facebook icon??
Hi, its been over a month but hopefully i can still help you out.
step 1. download the facebook icon from google images.
step 2. right click the facebook shortcut and go to properties
step 3. go to web document
step 4. click change icon
step 5. click browse, and select the facebook icon image from your downloads.
hope this helps.
@@eatyourveggies5203 no it did not help.
I down loaded an instagram PNG but it says it cannot be added as image
@@thisissudhan575 you have to convert png to ico
then follow the steps
I did exactly what you said I have my new bank icon on my desktop but it also has the blank page" new shortcut" icon as well how do I get rid of that
good instructions that helped me so much
Hi sir, thanks a lot. It works perfectly for my shortcut to Netflix. But it should be possible to get the N icon of Netflix instead of the browser icon please? Many thanks!
Looked all over for how to do this. Watched other videos. No luck. You got us to it clearly and easily!!! Thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you so much! Can you change the photo icon??
Yes you can! Are you on google chrome?
How can I also get the specific logo icon for each website? For example, the TH-cam logo instead of the default assigned by my computer.
Check out our video on how to do that here. th-cam.com/video/C7ZYfvgAA8I/w-d-xo.html
Where have you BEEN all my life! Your answer for my Q was the quickest, easiest fix out here!
Glad it helped!
Thank you. How do I save this training video to my desktop so I can go directly to it?
You can bookmark it!
Good basic video. How about taking it just a bit further by instructing us how to change the icon from the default web browser to the icon of the service at the URL we typed in (e.g., how to get the Facebook icon to appear on the shortcut). Thanks.
Do you know how to change the website? For example if the websites Google chrome, can you change it to Microsoft edge?
Awesome thanks!!! Now how to change the icons picture
I did as you said on this video and it says it created it but I don't see it on my desktop? Where can it be?
thanks for the video.... what happens when you have a shortcut but when you click on a google shortcut it doesn't work however if you restart they work. any ideas
Delete the icon and recreate it.
Thank you for your tip on making a desktop shortcut for any url. Love you background. Where can I get it?
I found it in Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Downloaded the Subnautica, then added the bubbles.
Love that you are so clear in your instructions and get straight to the point - Thank You!!
You bet thanks!
is there a quick way to include the icon of the website too
Not a quick way, I will be creating a video on how to change the icon, so keep an eye out for that!
Great video,but what if I do not wish to change it to my default browser all the time,and change the shortcut logo to that one of the particular site such as a bank logo or the e-bay logo. When I follow your procedures I get the Microsoft edge default logo all the time.
You can choose a custom icon, but it will default to your default browser logo.
This might help!
www.helpcloud.com/internal/internal-9e54a08099de09d4b4a48e9bc8a7b9ea/
Went through 4 computer classes and never learned this. Thanks very helpful.
Glad it helped!
thanks for the help but how do you let it keep the icon
Check out this one
th-cam.com/video/C7ZYfvgAA8I/w-d-xo.html
@@HelpCloud thanks!
Thank you! Quick and straight to the point! Worked perfectly 👍🏾
Awesome!
Incredibly clear and simple instructions to easily create a desktop shortcut. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Glad it helped!
As similar comments were made . I had tried other shortcut videos and none worked for me except yours! Thank you.
Got a new laptop with widows10. After spending hours trying to sort this your method actually works! Hooray. Thank You.
Awesome!
Anyway to create a shortcut from a different browser without changing default browser?
It will always open the default browser.
Where did you get the dynamic Subnautica wallpaper? I need it. I don't want it...I need it.
I took a fan art and used a program called wallpaper engine on steam. If I remember correctly it is uploaded on the steam workshop.
So how do I change the icon image to represent the target site? thx
Do you use Chrome?
@@HelpCloud Yes, I do
Thank you for the insightful guide on creating shortcuts to websites on my desktop. Your clear instructions made the process easy, saving me time and enhancing my browsing experience. I appreciate the helpful tips, enabling me to efficiently access my favorite sites with just a click. Greatly appreciated!
My cat walked on my desktop keyboard and mouse. Now all my little Icons that were across the bottom of the screen have moved down the right side. How can I put them back on the bottom? P.S. You are a very clear instructor. Thank you.
I'm so happy I found you!! Straight to the point, efficient, your English is perfect, your instruction are simple and easy to understand!! Thank-you!!!
Do you have any videos with shortcuts already set for APA format? This way I don’t have to set it every time 😁
I don't :/
You may find the newest video useful if you use Chrome, you will need to setup still but a few clicks and it is set
th-cam.com/video/KTrp3q45AGo/w-d-xo.html
Is there any way to rid oneself of the chrome icon and use the appropriate websites icon? Thank You.
If you use Chrome, check this video out
th-cam.com/video/KTrp3q45AGo/w-d-xo.html
Can you change the icon to the facceook logo or another one?
Video for something like this coming soon.
Thank you! That was the BEST description to understand CLEARLY! Much appreciated.
The amazing thing is that you reply to every comment
Wow😊
I try to!
I like that you kept it short and simple and repeated it. ThanQ Sir.
You are most welcome!
I can't do right click on the desktop to get that option I have tried left click too? Any idea how to fix this part of it?
Are you on Mac or PC?
So easy and straightforward ! Thanks
Thank you!! This helped so much!! Best help video ever for beginners!
Thank you - easy, to the point instructions. Thanks again
Dude thank you so much, it use to be so simple, right click on the website icon and add to home screen! I could not figure out how to do it, your vid was quick, clear and concise and did the trick! Thanks again! Just to add for others who don't know a particular full websites url... Just go copy it from your browser screen and paste in the area where he typed in Facebook as an example :-) cheers
You bet thanks for the feedback and support!
Wow, so simple. Tried it and it works. Now why didn't I think of that. Good show mate. You rock. Like and subscribed.👍👍
Can you show me how to put it as a tab on the internet home screen? I want it on my internet home screen. Like when you click on the internet and it brings you to the homepage and you see all those website shortcut tabs at the bottom of the home screen. I want to do that
What browser?
@@HelpCloud PC
Where the hell have you been since I got Windows 10, that was way too easy, THANK YOU
You bet!
Thanks, great simple to understand video.
can you show us how to copy the icon onto usb? thanks
You can copy/paste them on to the USB
Can you change the icon on these shortcuts?
Yup, I made a video here about it
th-cam.com/video/C7ZYfvgAA8I/w-d-xo.html
Any way to chang e the new icon to the icon of the web page?
It should automatically do that after awhile. Not sure there is anyway to force it.
@@HelpCloud ok sweet thanks 👍
is there a way to change the default icon from a globe to something else?
Absolutely! All you need to do is find and download the image you want in a .ICO file format
Learn how to do that here:
www.helpcloud.com/internal/internal-9e54a08099de09d4b4a48e9bc8a7b9ea/
Finally your way works! Thank you. I have a windows 11 and I've tried two before your's and they didn't work.
Excellent! I went thru 5 confusing videos before coming to this one... So simple!
finally a video that simply explains it!!! Thank you. Love you screen saver
it works thanks. love your wallpaper. how can we get that.
Wallpaper Engine on Steam has it in their library.
Is it possible to put multiple links in one shortcut?
No, however you can create a batch file that you can create to allow multiple pages to open.
What if I don’t know the ‘actual’ name of a website? Do I need a url? I’m not computer savvy.
Thank you for taking your time and teach us.
My pleasure!
love your website help stuff is so easy to follow.
thank you
How do you right click with no mouse?
How to download pcdimis from pc ?
Thanks a lots
Hello and THANK YOU! Easy and well explained and it works, for us kind of computer illiterate people. The other sites did not help at all.
Thank you this helped me so much I just got a new computer and it deleted all my shortcuts when I was setting it up this helped a lot!!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the easy, thorough instructions!
Thank you, That was very useful!
Very easy steps to follow. Thank you so much.
Thank you! You did a great job explaining - understandable and easy to follow!!
Thank you, so helpful.... still good in 2023! Is their a way to change the icon, if not that's cool just glad I found a solution to this.
good now keys ?
Fine. But how do I put them at the top of the screen above the Google page?
I had them there before until my laptop had a repair, now I'm trying to put everything back but I can't remember how I did it the first time years ago.
You will need to enable the bookmark bar.
@@HelpCloud Thanks for that. I've now got- all in a row at the top of the Google page when I switch on
--------------------------- FACEBOOK: UTUBE: PINTEREST: INBOX: BBCi: GOOGLE MAPS:
However, before, they were at the top of any page I was on, making it easy to move from website to website. Now for instance, If I want to go from this UTube page to FB, I've got to open a new tab first, or close this page then open a new one. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
When I was at school we never had computers; it's only relatively recently I bought a laptop, it was never necessary to use one at any of the work I did, so I've not had much tuition.
@@HelpCloud You may have missed the second part of my reply.
just drag them from brower. easier. BUT i want the website icons.. HELP here.
If you use Chrome, try this one out!
th-cam.com/video/KTrp3q45AGo/w-d-xo.html
Valuable information, thanks for taking the time to show us!
Thank you so much I explored my whole computer and couldn't find anything and I got it after watching it thank you so much
Glad I could help!
How do i change the browser i open it with it said "how do you want to open this?" and i missclicked and i cant find a way to change it
Thank you so much. Clear and easy explanation, and I love that you gave a second example!
can u add a picture above the website ?
You can create a custom icon but takes extra effort.
Thank you so much! I'm an old guy and this is the best and simplest explanation ever!
Glad it helped!
I really need you to show how to make a desktop icon that is DIFFERENT than your default browser. i.e. Chrome is the default browser, but I want to make a desktop icon for a specific website link that will open in the Brave browser
Windows will automatically use the default browser's icon when creating shortcuts. If you were to make Brave your default browser. The icon will refresh and the shortcut will then open Brave.
Learned it from here. Then I forgot. Back to learn again. Thanks again.
Great to hear!
Simple , but very helpful for me since I did not know how to , so greatful for sharing your knoledge😊
I like your monitor set up.
While working from home we were only allowed to take home 1 of our monitors. I happened to have an older 46” flat tv with a center mounted base. It hangs over my desk in order to fit, but it’s been working fine for me. However recently I learned the ergo rule of thumb for screen size is to sit 1 foot from the screen for every 10” of diagonal screen. So I should site 4.5 feet away to avoid eye strain. So I’m off to getting a smaller screen. But I liked the screen space. Maybe I need a 3 monitor set up like u have.
Also I’d like to have my monitors up off the desk surface while having a flexible height. Any ideas for a solution?
You can look into getting a monitor arm system that will give that flexibility. You will want to make sure your monitors are VESA(mounting hardware) compatible.
Short and sweet, great video I was wondering how to do this.
You make it very easy to understand and learn. Thank you so much
You're very welcome!!
I live in Nepal, retired American widow, and started an NGO to help Nepal. It's the second poorest country outside of Africa. I was wondering if a person could create such a button and put it on a website for donors to click on so they can go to the page I direct them to go to so they can help support us. Would you be willing to create a video about it? I couldn't find it via search on TH-cam. If I could ask people to put it on their desktop and use it for shopping it wouldn't cost them anything and they would have the shopping portal more easily accessible. I think it would be better than patreon. Someone said there was a way to do it, but I'm not a detail person to figure it out myself.
Hi, what content management system are you using for your website?