"This PC" on Windows is a handy folder that lets you quickly access all the drives. From it, you can manage your entire system. However, it isn't readily available on the desktop most of the time.

Windows 11’s Run dialog box gives you quick access to various system features and installed apps. Launching this dialog box ...

On the right-side locate Hide and disable all items on the desktop. Double-click on it to open its Properties box. This setting removes icons, shortcuts, and other default and user-defined items ...