How can I use JavaScript to load a JSON file from my desktop? Alternatively, for a more direct approach:

Man, I struggled with this too! fetch() won't cut it for local files.

Quick workaround: Use `require()` if you're in a Node environment:

```js
const data = require('./file.json');
```

For browsers, you *have* to use FileReader or a server. Mozilla’s docs have a great guide on the File API—check it out!