How to change your Mac wallpaper

Look, no disrespect to Apple’s default desktop wallpapers, but staring at the same combination of orange and yellow all day, every day, can get a bit boring. If you’ve long felt that your office life could use a bit of spicing up, a new wallpaper could be just the thing you need.

I’m here to show you how. It only takes a few seconds, and I’ll be with you every step of the way.

How to change your Mac wallpaper

First, you’ll want to open System Settings. This is in the Apple menu on the top left of your screen.

From there:

If none of Apple’s wallpapers strike your fancy and you want to choose a photo of your own, it gets a bit more complicated.

How to change your Mac wallpaper to a photo

Select your photo of choice. And there you have it! A new wallpaper all your own.