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Take Your Desktop to the Big City with These Backgrounds

Take Your Desktop to the Big City with These Backgrounds

Transform your dull desktop into a vibrant cityscape with our collection of stunning wallpapers. Lifehacker's Wallpapers category has got you covered with the most eye-catching and optimized backgrounds for your computer. Take your desktop to the big city and get lost in the hustle and bustle of urban life with these breathtaking images.

Our curated selection features high-resolution photos of iconic landmarks and bustling streets from cities around the world. From the dazzling lights of New York City to the serene canals of Amsterdam, there's something for every city lover.

But it's not just about aesthetics. These wallpapers are also optimized to enhance your desktop's performance, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience while you work or browse. Plus, with the variety of sizes available, you can choose the perfect fit for your screen.

Don't settle for a boring desktop background any longer. Upgrade your desktop game with Lifehacker's Wallpapers category. Whether you're a city dweller or just love the urban vibe, our collection will add a touch of excitement and energy to your workspace. So why wait? Take your desktop to the big city now with these backgrounds!

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How To Install new background wallpaper on your device

For Windows 11

  • Click the on-screen Windows button or press the Windows button on your keyboard.
  • Click Settings.
  • Go to Personalization.
  • Choose Background.
  • Select an already available image or click Browse to search for an image you've saved to your PC.

For Windows 10 / 11

You can select “Personalization” in the context menu. The settings window will open. Settings> Personalization> Background.

In any case, you will find yourself in the same place. To select another image stored on your PC, select “Image” or click “Browse”.

For Windows Vista or Windows 7

Right-click on the desktop, select "Personalization", click on "Desktop Background" and select the menu you want (the "Browse" buttons or select an image in the viewer). Click OK when done.

For Windows XP

Right-click on an empty area on the desktop, select "Properties" in the context menu, select the "Desktop" tab and select an image from the ones listed in the scroll window.

For Mac OS X

  • From a Finder window or your desktop, locate the image file that you want to use.
  • Control-click (or right-click) the file, then choose Set Desktop Picture from the shortcut menu. If you're using multiple displays, this changes the wallpaper of your primary display only.
  • If you don't see Set Desktop Picture in the shortcut menu, you should see a sub-menu named Services instead. Choose Set Desktop Picture from there.

For Android

  • Tap and hold the home screen.
  • Tap the wallpapers icon on the bottom left of your screen.
  • Choose from the collections of wallpapers included with your phone, or from your photos.
  • Tap the wallpaper you want to use.
  • Adjust the positioning and size and then tap Set as wallpaper on the upper left corner of your screen.
  • Choose whether you want to set the wallpaper for your Home screen, Lock screen or both Home and lock screen.

For iOS

  • Launch the Settings app from your iPhone or iPad Home screen.
  • Tap on Wallpaper.
  • Tap on Choose a New Wallpaper. You can choose from Apple's stock imagery, or your own library.
  • Tap the type of wallpaper you would like to use
  • Select your new wallpaper to enter Preview mode.
  • Tap Set.