Tired of the usual desktop view>? Want to make your desktop cool but don't know how? There are various ways you can do to make your desktop look cool, ranging from simple to complex. In just a few minutes, you can have a very different experience from your computer. See step 1 to learn how.
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Step 1. Create a cool wallpaper library
The thing you see most on your desktop is a background image or wallpaper. You can use any type of image for your wallpaper, and there are hundreds of sites that host thousands of wallpapers. Find some pictures that match your personality and add them to your Windows wallpaper slideshow.
- For the best view, make sure the image is the same size as your desktop resolution. This will prevent the image from being split to fill your screen.
- To search for images with a specific resolution in Google Images, do a search and click "Search Tools". Click Size, and select Exactly. Enter your desktop resolution.
Step 2. Change your icon
Tired of your outdated icons? You can quickly change the icon for your desktop shortcut, and there are many icon packs available on the internet. Find an icon that matches your desktop color scheme.
Changing system icons can mess up your computer, so make sure you have a restore point in place before making any system file changes
Step 3. Install the mouse cursor
The mouse cursor isn't just a boring white arrow! You can change the cursor for any situation, including general usage, text entry, waiting for a run (hourglass), and more. You can even attach a moving cursor.
Step 4. Change your Windows theme
You can change the general appearance of your Windows by changing the theme. There are many installed themes with almost all color combinations, and other themes are also available on the internet.
Step 5. Add the widget to your desktop
Widgets are tiny programs that are always open on your desktop. Widgets display information such as the latest news, sports scores, weather forecasts and anything updated online.
Step 6. Perform a Windows makeover
If changing colors or adding widgets doesn't feel as drastic, you can completely change how your desktop looks by installing a new skin for Windows. You will need to install third-party software, but you will be able to have great control over how Windows works and how you interact with the desktop.
- Rainmeter is the most popular desktop customization program for Windows Vista to 8.
- Programs like Rainmeter can damage your Windows installation. Make sure you create a restore point before making any changes.
Step 7. Arrange your desktop icons
Generally, the desktop icon will appear on the left side. This is fine if you only have a few icons, but you may have more than that. You can move them manually following your wallpaper, or you can use third-party software to create docks and areas for different types of programs and files.
