Although Google offers Gmail apps for Android and iOS, you won't find a desktop version. Luckily, you can create your own Gmail app on your laptop.

To create a desktop shortcut to a file stored on your Windows PC: Begin by navigating in Windows Explorer to locate the file for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.

It may reduce back-and-forth if you open two separate file explorer windows with one open to the desktop and one to transfer files from the desktop window into other folders, as shown below.