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

If you see desktop or taskbar icons overlapping on Windows 11, the issue may happen accidentally, there may be a buggy Windows update, an altered screen resolution, or a third-party app conflict ...

You can even add a custom message and a new avatar icon to your Mac computer's lock screen. This can be handy, especially if you live or work in a place where multiple people use the same kind of Mac.

Desktop icons may rearrange themselves when programs, especially computer games, alter the screen resolution upon running. This automatic change by Windows helps fit the new screen size.

App icon appearances outside these contexts, such as the recents screen and Settings app, remain unchanged. Google is currently offering 6 different icon shapes, including the default circle.

Users of both PC and Mac can adjust a screen's zoom and resolution. These two could be easily confounded if you see enlarged text or icons. If your computer screen is stuck on zoom, keep reading for ...

When Bert says his icons "keep moving around" he doesn't mean that as he sits and looks at the computer screen, that the icons are in motion, moving from one place to another.