How to Find Cool Desktop Backgrounds

Is your desktop background still the same logo that was showing when you got your computer? You can find thousands, maybe millions of free backgrounds online that match any interest. See Step 1 below to give your computer a more personal feel.

Steps

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    Go to a search engine like Google or Yahoo!. Go to the images section of the search engine.
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    On Google, you can specify how large you want the file to be. Choose large, as you will need a high resolution for your desktop.
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    Search for something that interests you, like if you love dogs or cats you can search for puppies or kittens. Often if you add "wallpaper" or "background" to the search you will find something acceptable.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Internet connection
  • Computer

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