Windows 11 lets you show or hide all the icons on the desktop with a couple of clicks. If you don't see any icons on the desktop, even though the "Desktop" folder has different contents ...

If you’re on the beta, under Taskbar settings > Taskbar behaviors, you can now select options under Show smaller taskbar ...

Go to Windows Settings > Personalization > Themes and click on Desktop icon settings. It will open another window where you can change icons of This PC, User Folder, Network, Recycle Bin using ...