Interested in knowing how I could arrange a few icons on the desktop besides
in the regular left view.

For instance, these days there is so many different programs to run for
spyware, virus, spy, adware and on on .... in XP I know that you have a
hidden bar that once you move over displays a few options.

However, I would like to display an area on the desktop on the opposite side
to remind me of the chores of using internet.

Any ideas? Thanks