Changing the desktop background on a MacBook?

Question

I just purchased (today) an Apple MacBook. Earlier, I was able to change the desktop background. After staring at the new wallpaper, I've decided that I would like to change it. However, when I do the <Desktop> <Change Desktop Background> thing that I did earlier, it doesn't work. I tried to do the System Preferences --> Desktop/Screensaver, but that didn't take me anywhere (the screen stayed empty).

HELP!

Answer 1

Not sure what you&#039;re saying.

you can right+click (or ctrl+click) the desktop and choose Change Desktop Background...

or

You can go to Apple Menu&gt;System Preferences...&gt;Desktop &amp; Screensaver

or

You can right+click (or ctrl+click) any image in your web browser and choose Set as Desktop Background

Or is that what you&#039;re doing and you say it doesn&#039;t work? Have you installed a bunch of screensavers or moved folders around that you shouldn&#039;t have been touching perhaps?

Answer 2

Both ways you described take you to the same place. Once on the system preferences&gt;desktop/screensaver, make sure you have desktop selected. You should have a list of folders on the left side of the open window. Choose a folder and you should get a set of wallpapers from that folder. Once you click on it, it changes. If you want to choose one from your photos, click on &quot;pictures folder&quot; and search for your photo.