How to Add Desktop Wallpaper to Your Computer

Two Methods:Windows UsersMac Users (For MAC O/S 8.0 and higher)

Adding wallpaper to your computer is an integral part of your computer being yours. Once you have one picked out (and there are a veritable bajillion out there), how do you add it? Regardless of your setup, wikiHow's got you covered.

Method 1
Windows Users

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    Find an image. You can pull one off a search engine, an email, or a photo from your camera.
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    Right click and save to your computer.
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    Find your saved photo, right click it and press 'set as desktop background'.

Method 2
Mac Users (For MAC O/S 8.0 and higher)

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    Find an image, you can pull one of a search engine, or an email, or a photo from your camera.
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    Save the image to your hard disk. You can do this by dragging it to your desktop in many cases.
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    Open preferences on your mac and go to "Desktop & Screen Saver".
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    Press the + button in the lower left. Select the image on your hard drive.

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