Wallpaper is the picture or background you see when you start your computer.
A screen saver runs when your computer is idle. The length of time your computer needs to be idle before the screen saver starts is determined by the user.
Both can be found through the control panel then display. Or you can right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select properties.
Hi,
I'm new to Wallpapers and Screensavers can you tell me what the difference is please?
I want to put a favorite film star on my desktop ( i think i'm correct in saying as a screensaver )the photo is from an official website, i hope it is safe to download it to my desktop?
Thank you,
Bron

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