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My Mac\u2019s Desktop is usually filled with so many app windows that it\u2019s impossible to see the Desktop image, However, if yours isn\u2019t and you want to change the Desktop picture, it\u2019s easy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first a reminder: don\u2019t confuse the Finder with the Desktop. The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the Desktop below that. The Desktop is the space where you see file, folder, and application windows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to change your Desktop picture:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Choose Apple menu \uf8ff > System Settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click Desktop & Screen Saver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click Wallpaper<\/strong>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Click
Click Wallpaper<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Now you have several options. The first is Dynamic Desktop. These are a series of time-shifting images to match the time of day. macOS Ventura comes with nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dynamic
Dynamic Desktop<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose images for a Light or Dark Desktop. You can use a light or dark appearance for the menu bar, Dock, windows, and built-in apps on your Mac, or automatically adjust the appearance from light to dark during the day. Some are pre-installed; others you will have to download. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Light
Light & Dark Desktop<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To use a picture that comes with your Mac, select Desktop Pictures. There are 31 default options in macOS Ventura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Desktop
Desktop Pictures<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also an option to set solid colors for your Desktop, if you wish. To use a solid color, select Colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use your own pictures. Select Pictures. You can adds pictures from your Photos albums. If your image is in another folder, click Add the plus sign, navigate to and select the folder, then click Choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pictures
Pictures > Add Photo Album<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose to have a screen saver start when you aren\u2019t using your Mac.  To do so, choose Apple menu > System Settings > Screen Saver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screen
Screen Saver<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Click the screen saver you want on the left. Previews are shown on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set any screen saver settings below the screen saver preview on the right. If necessary, click Screen Saver Options. Click Preview to see what the screen saver will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also click the Source pop-up menu to choose the location with the pictures you want to see in the screen saver. Click the Lock Screen Saver to determine when the screen saver becomes active. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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