Changing desktop background or screensaver on a Mac can be tricky for some users, but basically, it’s not a tedious task. You can easily change your screensaver on your device to give a more personal look.
If you want to change and customize background or screensaver on your device, then this post is for you. Read on to know more about background changing and customization effects.
Selecting a built-in Desktop Image
- At the start, open System Preferences on your device by tapping the Apple button from the upper-left edge of the screen. Alternatively, you can press the right-click on the existing desktop image.
- Then, choose the option Change Desktop Background.
- Select the Desktop tab there.
- Now, go to the Apple menu and then choose the Desktop Pictures option. It is located at the sidebar of your screen.
- Then, select a desktop image located under the option “Desktop Pictures.”
Selecting a Dynamic Desktop Image
- At the start, open System Preferences from the Dock section by tapping the Apple icon from the upper-left edge of your Mac’s screen. Alternatively, right-click on your existing desktop image.
- Then, choose the option Change Desktop Background.
- Tap on the Desktop and Screen Saver option.
- Hit the Desktop tab there.
- Go to the Apple Menu and then choose the option Desktop Pictures. It will be available at the sidebar section.
- Now, head to the Light or Dark Desktop or Dynamic Desktop section and then choose a desktop image.
Selecting Your Own Image as Background
- At the start, open System Preferences directly from the Dock.
- Hit the option Desktop and Screensaver.
- Select the tab Desktop.
- Press the plus signed tab from the lower portion of your sidebar.
- Then, perform a tap on the desired folder you like to use.
- Hit the Choose tab there.
- Now, tap the selected folder from the sidebar.
- Next, choose a picture from the same folder.
Setting up Rotating backgrounds
Follow these instructions to set up your rotating backgrounds:
- Firstly, open System Preferences by navigating the Dock.
- Hit the Screensaver and Desktop option.
- Select the Desktop tab there.
- Now, select the folder.
- Select the box located just after the option “Change Picture.”
- Hit the tab “how often” if you like to change your wallpaper.
Setting up Screen Savers
Pursue these guidelines to set up a screensaver on your Mac:
- Initially, open the System Preferences section from your Dock or by tapping the Apple tab.
- Hit the tab Desktop and Screensaver.
- Now, press the option Screen Saver.
- Click on the tab “style of screen saver” you like.
- Next, tap the source you like to use for the desired screensaver from the pull drop menu of the source.
- Hit the option “When” for scheduling the time to start your screen saver.
- After that, toggle the option “Where to Show with Clock.”
Setting up Hot Corners
Follow these straightforward guidelines to set up hot corners on your device:
- At the start, open the System Preferences page.
- Now, perform a right-click on the existing desktop image and then choose the option Change Desktop Background.
- Hit the tab Screensaver and Desktop.
- Now, press the option Screen Saver.
- Tap the Hot Corners tab.
- Choose the associated pull drop menu when you have got the corner you desire to customize.
- Select the action you desire to execute while using Hot Corner, for example, Start Screensaver.
- Hit the OK tab there.
Changing or customizing screen savers on a device is not a complicated task, and if you want to do the same on your Mac, then you need to undergo some workarounds to make it possible.
