Desktop Backgrounds
July 25th, 2007 | by Reid |I work at a computer company, so obviously, the use of a computer is one of necessity. In only a few weeks, I’ve developed a certain bit of affinity with my workspace. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a super-fast Dell Precision 690 and 2, yes TWO, 24 inch HP monitors.
But, whenever you lock your computer or step away for a minute, your desktop background is broadcast to whomever looks your way. And so far, I have seen some pretty bad backgrounds. A no-no is keeping the templated background that is given to you when you first boot up. I think it shows a lack of creativity. There are others that like to put up a candid picture, perhaps of their pet or maybe a girlfriend/boyfriend. These are nice, but small digital cameras don’t take pictures in 1920×1200, meaning there’s always some ugly blue space surrounding the picture.
What people need are elegant, artistic, and even funny desktop backgrounds. So please, if you are reading this, visit the following three websites and download a background and help beautify your office-space:
- Vladstudio.com - this site is amazing. Original, creative, and free! If you want to get backgrounds for a 1920×1200 screen, you have to register.
- mandolux - a really sweet site, with precise, high-def images that go nicely on dual-monitors.
- InterfaceLIFT - this site has a wealth of backgrounds, and a variety at that. Be sure to sort by resolution to get the best wallpaper for your computer!
