How to Set the Windows Desktop Background

Changing the Windows desktop background is easy.

There are two methods, depending on whether the image is currently open.

In Windows 8/7/Vista, access theControl Panel’sPersonalizationapplet.

The Set As Background command

Changing Android wallpaper from the Photos app.

SelectPicturefrom the menu in theBackgroundsection.

Use an image from Microsoft or selectBrowse photosorBrowseto find a different picture on your hard drive.

Use an image you already own, or seethis list of the best free wallpaper sitesto download some others.

The “Set as Desktop Background” command

We also keep a list ofbeach wallpapersand backgrounds for the seasons (likeAutumn wallpapersandsummer wallpapers).

Below are some instructions for other devices.

macOS and Linux

Right-click a photo and chooseSet Desktop Picture.

The Personalize command

Use pictures from online or ones saved to your setup.

If you use this method, choose some other wallpapers and have all of them cycled on a schedule.

you could alsouse System Preferences to change the wallpaper.

The Picture option on the Background tab

Another option is to right-hit the desktop and go toChange Desktop Background.

Unsplash is a great option for both platforms; see theiriPhone wallpapersandAndroid wallpapers.

The Browse button

The “Set Desktop Picture” command

Set as Wallpaper

Changing Android wallpaper from the Photos app

Changing Android wallpaper from the Photos app.