Desktop wallpapers on your computer screen are a way of expressing your love or interest in certain things. All GUI-based (Graphical User Interface) operating systems support wallpapers and it is pretty simple to change them. Wallpapers are image files that are large enough to cover your computer screen.

 

Almost all popular image formats, like JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG are supported by these systems. The Internet is the primary source of wallpapers, and downloading them is very simple - it can be done with just a few clicks of your mouse. In a Windows operating system, simply download the picture by right-clicking on it and selecting "Save Image As" or "Save Picture As", depending on the Internet browser that you use.

 

After saving the image that you want to set as your wallpaper, right-click on your desktop, choose "properties" and point to the file that you want to make as your desktop wallpaper.

To give you an idea of what type of wallpaper you can use for your computer, here are the top ten genres for desktop wallpapers.

1. Video games / Computer Games

The true die-hard fan or gamer often have their desktop wallpaper changed to their favorite games. Be it a PC game or a console game from Sony’s PlayStation, to Microsoft’s Xbox, to Nintendo’s Wii, having your favorite game as your wallpaper is a way to show how great a player you are or how much you love the game. These video game wallpapers are often provided by the game developers on their websites, but there are many who design their own wallpapers for a game they really love.

2. Nature

Stress from work or school can be reduced by using calming and relaxing sceneries from Mother Nature. Pictures of breathtaking landscapes and serene waterscapes make great, restful wallpapers. You can choose pictures of your favorite destination or of a place that you want to visit. When at work or at home, simply minimize all windows and admire your nature wallpaper for a few minutes. In no time, your stress levels will be lessened.

3. Movies

You’re a movie buff and you want to express your love for you favorite film. You quote lines from the movie and wear its t-shirt constantly. Why not make your computer’s wallpaper reflect your love for the movie? Movie wallpapers are one of the most popular types of wallpapers. Seeing that particular movie wallpaper on your desktop will remind you to watch it again. Some people even have their wallpapers unchanged after a few years have past.

 

(If you’re an authentic movie addict your desktop must be populated with the Top Ten Blockbuster Movies Of All Time.)

4. Cartoons and Cartoon Characters

Children and adults who are kids at, heart love cartoons. You can showcase your fondness of your favorite cartoon characters with your computer wallpaper. These are one of the most common wallpapers and can be found on the Internet – from Tom and Jerry to Sponge Bob Square Pants, using a search engine will get you tons of wallpapers for each character and cartoon show.

 

(Wallpapers of these Cartoon Icons will surely awake the child in you.)

5. TV Series

Decorate your desktop with your favorite TV series. If you are a fan of a certain actor, or you simply love the whole series, you can express it by setting your desktop wallpaper to your favorite TV series, be it Desperate Housewives, Heroes, or Grey’s Anatomy. Go to the download section of your favorite show’s website to find wallpapers to download.

 

(Make your desktop alive with these Addictive TV series.)

6. Music

Spice up your desktop with your favorite band or solo artist with your wallpaper. No matter what type of music you listen to, be it rock, pop, or jazz, you can easily find wallpapers to reflect that. By setting your desktop wallpaper to your favorite artist, you not only support them, but also promote them at the same time. It is comparable to sporting any merchandise, like a shirt or pin.

 

(Be sure you have wallpapers of the Top Ten Most Amazing Rock bands of All Time.)

7. Abstract Art

Dazzle your friends with desktop wallpapers of abstract art. Abstract art is open to interpretation and often has no exact theme. Abstract art wallpapers can be a bunch of scribbles with different colors or some sprinkles of paint. These are not just typical paintings with a fixed meaning or interpretation. Simplify your desktop without compromising your style. If you are tired, simply stare at your wallpaper and see new way of interpretation come to you.

8. Animals

Animal lovers should really have an animal they love as their desktop wallpaper. Since animals help people relax and reduce stress, set them as your wallpaper at work or at home. Somehow, it works the same as being around the. If you fancy wild animals, like lions and cheetahs, or domesticated animals, like cats and dogs, you should decorate your computer with their images.

9. Brands

There are a lot of people who love certain brands – be it a brand of car, clothing or shoes, you can express your fancy for these brands by setting them as your desktop wallpaper. Companies, knowing this, provide such wallpapers on their websites for free. Be proud, and make your computer speak for your love of that certain brand that you want, without buying the products of that brand.

10. Sports

Sports fans or players love to change their wallpapers to the sport they love. If you love football, soccer, or baseball, or if you are a fan of an team or athlete, download their wallpapers on to your computer. These wallpapers are usually available on team websites or image search engines.

These are just ten of the numerous themes you can choose for your desktop wallpaper. You can choose one that is closest to your interest and make it permanent. You can also choose to change your wallpaper as often as you want. Desktop wallpapers are great avenues for self expression and you shouldn’t have a hard time picking a theme that expresses you the best.

 

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