Right-click the file, folder, app, or program
Select Send to
Click Desktop (create shortcut)
Or right-click the item and select Create shortcut
Drag the shortcut to the Desktop if needed
On Windows, use the Start menu, find the app, right-click it, and choose Open file location
Right-click the app in the file location and choose Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)
On Mac, open Finder and locate the item
Hold Option and Command, then drag the item to the Desktop to create an alias
On Linux, right-click the item and choose Make Link or Create Shortcut if available