How to set different wallpapers on each desktop

Do you use more than one desktop on your computer? Would you like to set different wallpapers on each desktop to have an immediate visual cue of what environment you are inIn this post, we'll explain how to do this on Windows 10, Windows 11, and newer versions of macOS.

Set different wallpapers on each Windows 10 desktop

Since Windows 10 introduced Task View, it's become much easier to create and use different desktops. However, it's not always possible to set different wallpapers for each desktop in Windows 10. This feature is only available natively in newer versions of the operating system.How do you know if you can do it on your Windows 10 computer?

To begin with, you have to create a new desktop. This is done by clicking on the Task View icon in the Taskbar, or by pressing the Windows + Tab keys. Then, click on New desktop to create a new one. Remember that you can create as many desktops as your computer's capacity allows.

Next, do right click on the desktop thumbnail whose background you want to change. If the context menu shows the option 'Choose background' means you can do it without using third-party applications. Click on that option and you'll be taken to the Desktop settings. Select an image to set as your desktop background, and that's it. What if the option to change background doesn't appear in the context menu? There are other solutions.

On Windows 10, use an app like SylphyHorn

If setting different wallpapers on each desktop is not possible natively in your version of Windows 10, you can use the SylphyHorn app. This app is available in the Microsoft Store, and is used to manage and enhance desktops in Windows 10.

Before running the application, you first have to prepare the wallpapers you want to use on your desktopsTo do this, create a new folder, give it whatever name you want, and save the images you'll use as backgrounds in it. Also, name each image the number of the desktop where you plan to use it (1, 2, 3, etc.).

Now open the SylphyHorn app. It won't open as a full window on the screen, but will run in the background. Now look for its icon in the hidden icons on the right side of the taskbar. Right-click on it and select the option Setting to start setting up the app.

Finally, choose the option background in the window of Setting y check the box Change the background for each desktopThis way, you activate the option to set different wallpapers for each desktop. Then, enter the address of the folder where your wallpapers are stored in the text field. And that's it, you'll have assigned a different image to each desktop in Windows 10.

How to set different wallpapers for each desktop in Windows 11

Desktop management in Windows 11 It's much simpler and more intuitive than it was in Windows 10. In this operating system, it's very easy to set different wallpapers on each desktop, since the function to do so is built in natively. But first, let's briefly review How to create a desktop in Windows 11:

1. Press the key combination Windows + Tab to open the desktop view.
2. On the thumbnail ribbon, click the + symbol to create a new desktop.
3. If you want to create a third one, just repeat the process.

As you can see, newly created desktops maintain the same theme and wallpaper as the main desktop. This can cause confusion when switching between desktops, as they all look the same. One way to differentiate them is to give them a different name., but visually they will still look like the same environment.

Therefore, it is useful to know how to put different wallpapers on each desktop to quickly differentiate them just by looking at themThe procedure is quite simple, as you can see below:

1. Press the keys Windows + Tab to open the desktop view.
2. Now do right click on the desktop whose wallpaper you want to change.
3. In the context menu that appears, select 'Choose background'. This will take you to the 'Background' section within Personalization Settings.
4. At this point, you just have to choose a background image from your recently used photos, or click Browse Photos to select one from your archives. Done.

To confirm that you managed to put different wallpapers on each desktop, press the keys Windows + Tab and look at the thumbnails. You'll see that each desktop has a different wallpaper, making it easy to quickly differentiate them with a quick glance.

Customize your virtual spaces on macOS

On the other hand, on Apple computers it is also possible to set different wallpapers on each desktop. These environments are called "Spaces" in macOS., and they offer the same advantages as desktops in Windows. To assign them a different wallpaper, do the following:

1. Go to System configuration or System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. In the sidebar, scroll down and select "Wallpaper«.
3. Now look for the option Show in all Spaces and deactivate it so that the system allows you to assign a different background to each space.
4. The next step is easy: enter a Space, go back to Settings-Wallpaper, and set the wallpaper you want. Do the same for each Space, and you'll see a different wallpaper in each one.

As advice, Make sure you are physically in the correct Space before selecting a new wallpaper. Remember that any customization changes you make will only apply to the space you're currently in.

In conclusion, you now know the procedure for setting different wallpapers on each desktop, both on Windows and macOS. This simple customization tweak can help you improve your productivity Whether you work, study, or do other activities, you switch between desktops. Just choose the background you prefer for each space and you'll never get confused again.