How to Select a Desktop Background
Your desktop background can be your little window of individuality, a way to differentiate yourself from everyone else. You might use photos of family, paintings you love or any number of images. You need not be limited to a single image.
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Find a selection of images that you wish to use as your desktop background. The required size for the images will depend on your screen resolution. For example, if your current resolution is 1280 x 800, then you should select an image that can be displayed fully at that size. Images with a lower resolution will have to be tiled or shown with black bars to keep them from being distorted.
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Click the "Start" button, in Windows, then select "Control Panel." In the search box type "desktop background." Click on "Change Desktop Background."
On a Mac, open "System Preferences" and select "Desktop & Screen Saver."
In Linux, right click on the desktop and in the drop-down menu select "Change Desktop Background."
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Select the specific image you have decided upon.
In Windows, select your images from the selection provided, or click "Browse" and search your computer for your images. Double-click on your chosen image, and this will become your background.
On a Mac, select any of the presorted images and colors, or use iPhoto or the search option to find your desired backdrop. Select the image, and it will become your background.
In Linux, select "Add" and browse your hard drive, double click your desired image and that is now your background.
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Decide if you want to use multiple images. In all three systems you will be provided with the option of selecting multiple images, creating a timed slideshow.
In Linux or on a Mac, check the box marked "Change Image Every ____ Seconds." Select the desired time from the provided drop down menu.
In Windows, select multiple photos at once, and the operating system will create a slideshow based on your selections.
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References
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