How to create desktop shortcuts for common Google apps/services:
Summary
1) Open Google Chrome (if it's not on the desktop, then look in the start menu)
2) Click Apps (Top, Left next to Bookmarks)
3) Right-Click the Gmail App/Icon
4) From the pop-out menu, Select "Create Shortcuts"
Tip: You can also choose to have it "Open as a Window"
5) Choose your shortcut location option(s) and click "Create"
Detailed Instructions
1) Open Google Chrome:
2) Click Apps (Top, Left next to Bookmarks)
3) Right-Click the Gmail App/Icon
4) From the pop-out menu, Select "Create Shortcuts"
Tip: You can also choose to have it "Open as a Window"
5) Choose your shortcut location option(s) and click "Create"