AddictiveTips published a quick tutorial about how to fix Windows 10 desktop icons.
Windows 10 Desktop Icons Missing: Here's How to Fix Desktop Icons Not Showing
The desktop is a real location on your drive and you can save files and folders to it. The desktop is easy to get to on Windows 10; tap the Win+D or swipe.
Windows 10 Desktop Icons Missing: Here's How to Fix Desktop Icons Not Showing