Issue with GIMP 2.10.6 - shortcut icon problem and solution

I wanted to use GIMP 2.10.6, but after I installed it, there was no desktop icon shortcut. So I tried again - and this time, I saw what the problem was:
The default installation has no implied shortcut(!)
If you're looking for it, chose the "Customize" option. Somewhere along that line, check the "create desktop icon" box. After the installation is finished on that path, the icon should appear on your desktop screen.