Customize your desktop background by choosing from default options or creating your own using personal photos or images found online. In Windows, right-click the desktop and choose Properties to cycle through wallpapers. Low-resolution images may appear blocky, while free online resources offer stunning options.
Your desktop background is the image that fills the background of your computer screen when all programs are closed. Some people choose to leave their desktop blank, filling it with just one color. Others use one of the default backgrounds provided by the operating system, such as a logo, stock photography, or abstract design. But many people prefer to create custom desktop wallpapers from personal pictures or images found online.
In Windows operating systems, a right-click on the desktop will activate a pop-up menu. By choosing Properties and then clicking on the Desktop tab, you can cycle through the various wallpapers provided by Windows. A small preview window lets you view the wallpaper before applying the change to your desktop. You may see many familiar images here as these wallpapers are often displayed on computer systems in retail stores.
To personalize your computer you can create your own desktop wallpaper from personal photographs. Navigate to the folder where your digital photographs are stored and right-click any graphic file to display a pop-up menu. Choose Preview for a slideshow window to scroll through the photographs in the folder. When you find the image you want to use as your desktop background, right click on it and choose Set as Desktop Background.
If you’re not much of a photography enthusiast, but still want a personalized desktop wallpaper, the answer is as close as the Internet. Virtually any image found online can be used as a background image, provided it is of sufficient resolution. Normally, photographs and larger images work very well. Just right-click the image, choose Save Image As, and give the file a name. It’s more convenient to keep all the pictures you might want to use as your desktop background in one folder.
Small size images are normally unsuitable for use as they are usually shot at low resolutions. If a low-resolution image is expanded to fill the desktop, it will appear “blocky”. Small images can be tiled on the desktop in a repeating pattern, but this often doesn’t produce the best result. A small image can also be kept as is and simply centered on the desktop rather than expanded to fill it. This preserves clarity but leaves the rest of the desktop blank. A background color like black might help make the image stand out.
Another option to spice up your desktop wallpaper is to visit websites that specialize in providing free background images. Stunning photographs and pictures are available for the taking. Do you have a favorite TV show? Network websites often offer themed desktop wallpapers. If art is your thing, you might consider visiting some online museums and using famous paintings for your desktop background. The possibilities are endless for keeping your desktop fresh and inspiring. A change of pace is just a click away.
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