Just can't figure out how to create desktop shortcuts for both Internet Explorer and Mail. It's awkward having to keep going to and fro from the Start Menu.

Method 1:

1. Go to the desktop. To get there from the start screen click the tile that says "Desktop".

2. Right click where you want the shortcut.

3. Put the arrow on "New".

4. From the menu that shows up click "Shortcut".

5. Click "Browse".

6. Click "Computer".

7. Click "OS (C:)".

8. Click "Program Files".

9. Click "Internet Explorer".

10. Click "iexplore" so it is highlighted and then click "ok".

11. Click "Next".

12. Type a new name or leave it as "iexplore" (this is the name that will appear on the desktop).

13. Click "Finish". The shortcut should show up on your desktop.

Method 2:

1. Go to the desktop. To get there from the start screen click the tile that says "Desktop".

2. Right click on the Internet Explorer Icon in the taskbar.

3. From the list that comes up right click on "Internet Explorer".

4. Click "Properties".

5. Click the "Shortcut" tab.

6. Click "Open File Location".

7. Right click "iexplore".

8. Click "Create Shortcut".

9. Click "Yes".

That sends a shortcut to the desktop. Close the open windows by clicking "x".