Customizing the wallpaper, also known as the desktop image, is a great way to personalize your computer. The wallpaper is the picture or solid color that you see in the background when you're looking at a blank desktop. This video shows how to change the wallpaper and explore some other options.
- [Narrator] Let's see how to change…the background image on your desktop,…sometimes known as the wallpaper.…In this case, you can see that I just have…a flat blue color, but if you have not customized…this yet, you might be looking at one of the…bundled images that comes with Windows 10.…There are a few ways to get to the screen…where you can change your desktop wallpaper.…You could right click anywhere on the empty desktop…and choose personalize or you could go into settings,…to personalization, then to background.…And I want to shrink this window a little bit…because I want to see my background…as we're working with these settings.…
So first, I want to go to this menu…and you can choose what type of background you want.…Now I'm currently set to solid color,…so I can choose my color from this palate here.…So I could switch to a different background color,…I think that one looks pretty terrible,…so let me go back to the background color…I had a moment ago.…Now you may want to go back to the menu and choose picture,…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
2/1/2018Released
11/7/2017- Launching applications
- Interacting with windows, menus, and ribbons
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Switching to tablet mode
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Backing up Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 12/08/2017. What changed?
A: The following topics were updated: understanding essential folder structure, including the user folder; using shortcuts to files and folders; and creating 3D objects in Paint 3D.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 10s
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Using the exercise files3m 42s
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1. Getting Started
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Using keyboard shortcuts3m 22s
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Sleep, shutdown, and restart3m 34s
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Updating Windows 103m 43s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quit applications5m 20s
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Switch to tablet mode3m 20s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders5m 27s
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Delete files3m 27s
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Manage the desktop folder5m 13s
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4. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Browse the web with Edge6m 30s
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Bookmark important web sites5m 50s
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Download files6m 30s
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View and clear history3m 28s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app7m 6s
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Use the Calendar7m 5s
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6. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Browse and edit photos10m 12s
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Adjusting app notifications5m 46s
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7. Installing Apps and Printers
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Set application defaults5m 59s
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Uninstall applications4m 26s
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Add a printer4m 9s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Change screen resolution4m 36s
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Adjust audio settings4m 56s
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Sleep and screensaver4m 38s
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9. Account Settings
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Sign-in security options4m 3s
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10. Using Cortana to Search
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11. Backing Up and Restoring
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Set up a full image backup7m 18s
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Some tips on manual backups2m 52s
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12. Troubleshooting
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 12s
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