84% of you rightly practice good desktop icon hygiene, but it turns out 16% of PC Gamer readers are just plain monsters
PC Gamer’s survey on desktop organization practices reveals that the vast majority of PC users maintain clean, clutter-free desktops. Eighty-four percent of respondents reported practicing good desktop hygiene, refusing to let installers, downloads, and system clutter accumulate on their operating system desktops. The results show an even more dedicated subset of users—approximately one-third—who maintain completely clear desktops with absolutely nothing on them, representing what the author calls the “zen club” of desktop organization.
The article takes a humorous tone toward the remaining 16% of respondents who apparently allow their desktops to become cluttered, with the author jokingly referring to them as “plain monsters” for their lax organizational habits. The author reveals their own status as a somewhat lazy member of the zen club, noting they use Windows’ context menu to automatically clear their desktop rather than manually managing it, suggesting there are shortcuts available for users who want a clean desktop without the manual effort.
This lighthearted survey highlights the divide in PC user behavior and preferences regarding system organization, with the overwhelming majority preferring a minimalist approach to their digital workspace.