By default, the files you download land in the Downloads folder. So why doesn't Windows make that folder easier to find? Here's how to add it to the Start menu:

1. Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties.

2. Click the Customize button.

3. Scroll down until you find the entry for 'Downloads'. Then enable either Display as a link or Display as a menu. The former will open your Downloads folder in a new window; the latter will display the contents as a fly-out menu.

4. Click OK, OK, and you're done.