Tired of the usual desktop on your PC? Do you want to make it cool but you don't know how? Follow these steps to transform your desktop.
Steps
Step 1. Upload a wallpaper
An easy way to make your desktop cool is to load a wallpaper. Your computer has a number of images that you can use, but if you don't like any of these options, use an image from Google or your image library. Consider using:
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Your favorite band / celebrity
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Your family, pets or friends
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A vacation spot you love
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Some flowers
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Animals
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Step 2. Change the mouse pointer
If you are tired of the standard mouse pointer, change it! Click the "Change Pointers" button (if your computer has one) to change your mouse image, speed, etc. Again, if you don't like pointers that are already installed on your computer, download some from the internet.
Step 3. Customize the colors
Some programs (like Windows 7) will allow you to change the color of your internet browser, taskbar, etc. If you have a program that allows you to do this, customize your color scheme with your favorite colors or one that fits your wallpaper.
Step 4. Add Widgets and Gadgets
Right click and find the gadgets section. Look at the gadgets available and add some to your desktop. Some options include: clock, calendar, weather, puzzle, etc.
Step 5. Move the program icons
Most people leave their programs stacked on one side of their desktop. If you think this is boring, move programs around on the desktop. Make a frame with them, divide them into sections, put the original programs on one side and the ones you downloaded on the other side, etc.
Step 6. Add lots of programs to your desktop
It's not nerdy! It's actually pretty cool, especially if the programs have nice icons.
