Computer backgrounds, also known as computer wallpaper are decorative scenes or patterns that are used to decorate your computer screen. Originally the purpose of computer backgrounds was to save your screen from being burned by images or prints that were up on your computer for too long. Nowadays, most computers' screens go dark after a period of disuse to prevent image burning or "ghosts" on your screen. However computer backgrounds and computer wall paper are here to stay. They are decorative elements with styles that go in and out of vogue just like clothing styles in fashion.

Personal computer wallpaper, also known as screensavers are available as a free download on thousands of sites on the Internet. Most of these sites offer you hundreds, if not thousands of choices of wallpaper that are divided into galleries. These galleries often boast such themes as aquariums, ocean themes, nature themes, funny, extreme sports, sports cars, flowers, stars, planets, cartoons and really just about any theme you can think of! You don't have to search far to find a screensaver as many online companies also offer computer backgrounds or wallpaper as a free novelty. In fact, those of you who are familiar with computer pop ups have probably had the screen saver offered to you more than once or twice in your life!

To download free computer backgrounds or computer wallpaper using a PC, usually you just left click on the image that you want to download to your computer. Make sure you are using Internet Explorer as your browser. When the picture has finished downloading, as described on your computer screen, choose the "set as wallpaper" function on Internet Explorer.

If you are trying to download a screen saver from a Mac, you might achieve download status if you hold the mouse button down, save the image and then select it as a Desktop Pattern from the Desktop Patterns control plane. If that doesn't work (and it often doesn't on older Macs including OS9 systems) then you might want to consider surfing for sites that specifically offer computer backgrounds and computer wallpapers to Mac Users.

Although most computer backgrounds can be had for free, you might want to splurge on a package of screen savers that suit your particular tastes. After all, your computer can also work as a frame for a work of art or even as a meditation device. An example of this kind of package is the After Dark Deluxe screen savers. For only $40 you can get everything from the famous Flying Toasts to the virtual fish tank. You can also buy expensive screen savers that serve as meditation aids or that conceal positive affirmations and subliminal suggestions to improve work productivity and draw wealth to your business.

It does seem that staring at a lovely computer background can be compared to daydreaming by looking out a window onto a jungle vista or escaping into an animated fantasy for a few minutes. Ergonomists have found that screensavers actually increase the productivity of workers who are relaxed by their familiarity and their use as a vehicle of self-expression. Good sites to find free computer backgrounds and computer wallpaper are http://freecomputerwallpaper.com, http://www.themindseyes.com and http://www.wallpapervault.com.

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