HOW-TO: Change your desktop background

Changing your desktop background is a straightforward process that varies slightly depending on your operating system. Here are the steps for Windows, macOS, and Linux:

Windows

1. Windows 10/11:
   1. Right-Click Method:
      1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Personalize.”
      2. In the “Background” section, you can choose your background by selecting:
         • Picture: Click “Browse” to choose an image from your computer.
         • Solid color: Choose a color from the list.
         • Slideshow: Click “Browse” to select a folder with images for a slideshow.
      3. Adjust the fit (Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center, Span) if necessary.
   2. Settings Method:
      1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
      2. Go to “Personalization” > “Background.”
      3. Choose your background as described above.
2. Windows 7/8:
   1. Right-Click Method:
      1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Personalize.”
      2. Click on “Desktop Background.”
      3. Choose your background by selecting:
         • Picture: Click “Browse” to choose an image from your computer.
         • Solid color: Choose a color from the list.
         • Slideshow: Click “Browse” to select a folder with images for a slideshow.
      4. Adjust the fit (Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center) if necessary.
   2. Control Panel Method:
      1. Open the Control Panel.
      2. Click on “Appearance and Personalization” > “Personalization.”
      3. Follow the steps above to change your background.

macOS

1. Using System Preferences:
   1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select “System Preferences.”
   2. Click on “Desktop & Screen Saver.”
   3. Go to the “Desktop” tab.
   4. Choose a folder from the left sidebar (Apple, Photos, Folders) to select a background image.
      • Apple: Choose from the default macOS wallpapers.
      • Photos: Select an image from your Photos library.
      • Folders: Click the “+” button to add a folder with your own images.
   5. Select an image from the chosen folder to set it as your desktop background.
   6. Optionally, check “Change picture” to enable a slideshow and set the interval for changing images.
2. Using Finder:
   1. Open Finder and navigate to the folder containing the image you want to use.
   2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the image and select “Set Desktop Picture.”

Linux

1. GNOME Desktop:
   1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Change Background.”
   2. Choose a background from the available options or click “Add Picture” to select an image from your files.
   3. Adjust settings like scaling or spanning if necessary.
2. KDE Plasma Desktop:
   1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Configure Desktop.”
   2. In the “Wallpaper” section, choose an image from the available options or click “Add Image” to select one from your files.
   3. Adjust settings like positioning and scaling if necessary.
3. XFCE Desktop:
   1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Desktop Settings.”
   2. In the “Background” tab, choose an image from the available options or click “Folder” to select one from your files.
   3. Adjust settings like style (e.g., tiled, scaled, centered) if necessary.

These steps will help you change your desktop background on most operating systems