Hide Desktop Icons

To hide the icons on your desktop first open terminal and type (or copy) this: defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool false

Then type: killall Finder

Your icons should be gone now. If they aren't check that you typed the code correctly.

If you want your icons back type this: defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool true

Then: killall Finder

Your icons should reappear. Note: I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your Mac from this tutorial.