Behind every product launched by companies like Microsoft, Apple, Android and other big ones, there are tens or hundreds of designers working. They do it so that, in this case, the operating system is functional and at the same time elegant and tempting. However, about tastes there are no dislikes.
That is why many of operating systems offer the possibility of modifying certain visual aspects of the same. That is, customize interface elements.
There are different reasons why a person wants to change the visual of the system. for own taste It would be the main one. Does anyone use the same default wallpaper? Most likely not. But also for a practical matter, it is more efficient to group certain programs together. If we talk about Windows, We will show you the customization possibilities.
What are all the aspects that we can customize in my Windows?
From the beginning we can say that many. It is one of the operating systems that allows more modifications in its interface. Of course, always within the limits established by the developer. To begin we will name you most of the aspects that can be customized.
We invite you to comment which ones you think are missing from the list:
- desktop image
- Windows color
- Start Menu
- Taskbar
- desktop icons
- Name of the team
- Multitasking mode
- Screen saver
- theme
- Rainmeter Skins
- system sounds
- user image
Steps to customize my Windows 10 desktop image
It is for sure, the first modification we made to the computer. If we used it as a child, the first wallpaper will have been a drawing made in painting. Although the real revolution of funds came with XP Do you remember the green hill? This is what you need to do to change the wallpaper.
- The first method is to press the right mouse button on the background that we are going to change.
- Choose the option “Personalize”. not to be confused with “Screen settings”.
- A window will open with different modifications available. To replace the previous image, press the button “Review”.
- Next, browse through your images and select your new background.
- Press the button “Choose image”.
- No need to touch anything else the desktop image has already changed.
Within this menu, there are other options to change the background. Inside the dropdown “Background”, you can opt for a solid color of the most minimalist. Also tell the system to change images every so often.
Follow this combination of actions:
- To do this, choose the option “Presentation”.
- press “Review” to choose the container file for these images.
- “Choose this folder” when you have decided
- You can decide the time interval between images.
- If you want them to appear in random order, slide the button to “Activated”.
The second method is easier, but without as many configuration options:
- You must know the location of the image file.
- Once in the corresponding file, right-click on the new background and select “Set as new desktop background”.
- It will immediately become the new background image.
Learn how to set up multiple desktops in Windows 10 quickly and easily
Many users tend to use several programs at the same time. Current computers allow it, given their capacity and power. In some cases, such as in a web browser, we can open multiple windows. But at the end of the day we will find a task interface crowded with applications and open windows.
That is why Windows 10 offers the possibility of use multiple desktops where you can order your windows. It is a new function that few users take advantage of.
We will show you how to use and configure it:
- It is accessed from multitasking mode. Which is entered in two ways. pressing the buttons “Start” + “Tab” or by pressing the corresponding button on the taskbar. If you can’t see the latter, press the right button on the bar and choose “Show Task View button”.
- Once the previous step has been completed, you will be able to see how all the open windows are organized. At one end of the screen you will find the phrase “New desktop”. Press it.
- By doing so, all the ones you had will be stored in the “Desktop 1”. Conversely, the “Desktop 2” will be free.
- You can continue starting new programs or drag some of the ones already open to the new desktop.
To configure some options of this new option, perform the following steps:
- Enter settings (in the start menu it is symbolized by a gear).
- Choose “System”.
- In the sidebar, choose “Multitask”.
- The modifications that correspond to the desktops are at the end.
- Set these options to see how the windows you use on each desktop are displayed.
How to Install Skins on the desktop with Rainmeter to make it original?
Rainmeter is a customization program desktop external to Windows. It is free and open source, which makes it easy for many users to share their aesthetics.
This tool allows you to add elements, other than icons, to the desktop. Each set of them (Skins) are called suites. And they can be downloaded on different sites. In addition to being visually appealingeach skin It fulfills a function, such as giving the time or displaying system information, among others.
In order to have this tool and use the different skins, continue with these steps:
- Enter to rainmeter.net.
- look for the button Final Downloadwe recommend it above “Beta”.
- Once the download is complete, run the installer.
When the process is finished, the program will open automatically. The topic I illustrate is the one that comes as default. You will also notice that several skins They already appear on your desktop. You can keep them and accommodate them in the place you like best or deactivate them and look for others suites.
- To do this, first click the right mouse button on the box and select Unload skin either “Download skin” If you use the Spanish version. You will have to repeat this operation on all the squares.
- Each Skin has different options at the same time. You can find them by right clicking on one and selecting “Skin Manager”.
- It’s time to find another suite room. Being free software, you can find topics on many pages. We recommend that you start by choosing one of deviantart.com/rainmeter. If you haven’t, please register on the site.
- When you have chosen the theme(s), press the download icon found below each sample. As a recommendation, choose a particular file where to save the suites.
- Once the download is complete, run the file and start the installation. When it finishes you can find the theme in the window of the “Skin Manager”.
Many of these skins collect information from the same operating system. As being the time, the space available on the disks even . But in other cases, such as those that offer the weather, it is necessary to configure it ourselves.
To do it you will have to:
- Right-click on the (in this case) weather box. Choose the option “Edit Skin”.
- A text file will open. Find the line that starts with “URL”especially the one that indicates a “#WeatherCode#”. We must replace this part with the code that corresponds to our location.
- Find this code on the site weather.com entering your location.
- Copy the code that appears in the address of the site, to later replace the one in the text file. As shown in the image.
- Save the changes and you will have your weather skin configured.
Change the theme of Windows 10 to customize it easily and quickly from scratch
A theme is a set of customizations set by a user. We have seen how to customize some elements. But a much faster option is to use an already created theme.
To do so follow these steps:
- use the shortcut “Start” + “I”.
- In the side menu, choose “Topics”.
- You will be able to see your current theme or the Windows default. If you want another press “Get more themes in the Microsoft Store”.
- Doing this will take you to the specialized tab of the store. Choose the one you like best, most are free.
- With this you can have a preview of the images it contains. If you like it, press “Get”. The download will start.
- When finished, it will already appear within your options in the tab “Topics”. To use it, just select it.
Learn how to customize the Windows 10 start menu to give it your own style
The start menu is the window that is displayed when we press the Windows icon on the taskbar. It also has its own key on the keyboard, it usually has the operating system prompt. Not long ago, Microsoft decided to remove this menu, as we knew it before and now. In version 8, a new screen with all the programs was accessed.
With its update to 8.1 it returned and it is still used in 10. The design of this menu is simple and minimalist, designed to make it easy to find and organize programs. For the latter, follow these steps.
To access the menu settings we must enter “Personalize” by right-clicking on the desktop:
- In the sidebar choose “Start”. You will find in this window the following possibilities.
- To show more icons at the beginning.
- To show app list in the Start menu.
- View recently added apps.
- show apps more used.
- See tips occasionally on Start.
- Use full screen Start (Like Windows 8).
- To show recently opened items from the shortcut lists on Start or on the taskbar or in the shortcut in File Explorer.
You can enable or disable each of the above options. But it also offers us the ability to organize and catalog the programs without leaving the menu:
- If you have an app that you don’t use often and you want to remove it because it’s taking up space, you need to right-click on it in the Start menu and a context menu will pop up. Choose “Unpin from Start”.
- Do the same to add a program, only opting for “Pin to Start”.
- You can change the size of each box in this menu. There are four sizes depending on the application. Large, Wide, Medium and Small.
- If you group the programs, you can change or add a name to the category. Press the two horizontal lines at the top to do so.
How to customize the taskbar of my Windows 10 computer?
Since its inception, the taskbar has accompanied Microsoft operating systems. Version 10 is no exception. Like the previous items, this one can also be personalized.
Do the following:
- To begin with, we will change the size and location of it. Press the right button on the bar and deactivate “Lock taskbar”.
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