What is Desktop Wallpaper?

Desktop wallpaper is the image that fills the background of your computer screen when all programs are closed. Some people choose to leave the desktop blank, filling it only with a color. Others use one of the default backgrounds provided by the operating system, such as a logo, a stock photograph, or an abstract design. But many people prefer to make custom desktop wallpaper 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 then clicking on the Desktop tab, one can cycle through the various wallpapers that are provided by Windows. A small preview window allows a view of the wallpaper before applying the change to the desktop. You might see many familiar pictures here as these backgrounds are often displayed on computer systems at retail stores. To customize your computer you can make your own desktop wallpaper from personal photographs. Navigate to the folder where your ...  more

Asked in Computers & Accessories at 8:03 AM on November 23, 2008 Tags: desktop, wallpaper  more

Wallpaper is the image on your desktop behind your icons. Computers come set with wallpaper (usually branded for Microsoft, Apple, etc.) but you can change the wallpaper to any image you like. The key is to know your screen resolution and then select a wallpaper at the appropriate size. Don't Know Your Screen Size? 1. Close all windows. 2. Right-click on on your desktop and select "Properties". 3. Click the "Settings" tab. 4. Your screen resolution setting will be shown; choose the applicable wallpaper.  more