Computers
Desktop Wallpaper Tips by Freddie Stewart
[Apr 19, 2008]
So, you have a brand new, shiny laptop your parents gave you for college. You have already installed all the software you need for writing papers, surfing the net, listening to your MP3s, etc. But you'd like to add that little something that will identify your laptop from all the others as soon as you turn it on. The most effective way is to place a Desktop Wallpaper.
In choosing a desktop wallpaper for your computer, keep in mind the following:
It should be an image you would like to see everyday.
Someone else might see it (parents, classmates, etc.) so keep it strictly GP.
It shouldn't be too big a file otherwise it will make your computer's loading time slower.
Choose an image that can stand to be blown up to 800x600 pixels or bigger. Low resolution images may not look good.
If you want to create a one-of-a-kind, original desktop wallpaper for your computer, here are some tips:
Start with a high resolution picture or image 700 pixels high.