Right-click the app, file, or folder
Select Create shortcut or Show more options > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)
Drag the item to the desktop while holding Alt or right-click and choose Create shortcut
For a website, open it in your browser
Click the browser menu
Select More tools or Create shortcut
Confirm and create the shortcut
For Windows apps, open Start
Find the app
Drag the app to the desktop
If prompted, choose Create shortcut
Rename the shortcut if needed