These desktop theme packs can then be shared via email or as downloads on websites, and installed by double-clicking them. Custom themes can be used to steal Windows passwords ...

The week that's just gone by has brought with it news of refreshed Windows 10 icons, new Edge themes, an Xbox Live renaming, and more. Be sure to catch up on all that via our handy overview.

Now that we have a new mouse theme downloaded, we must move the new images and animations into active use. Click or tap the Start Menu button on the Windows 10 desktop and select Settings (gear icon).