Happy with my new background switcher


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I have all but given up on Windows Spotlight, and Picture for the background. Obviously the picture does not change, and if Spotlight is on, ads appear.

Well I decided to look around and found John's Background Switcher. I installed it and have been happy camper since. It allows me to choose a source for the images. In this case I chose two sources; Unsplash and Wallhaven. I use Unsplash for Astronomy images and Wallhaven for Landscape images. No ads and the Background image will change every hour. I have put a Lockscreen image of my choice, but JBS will allow the Lockscreen to be the same as the current Background.

If you are like me and do not fancy Windows 11 Lockscreen or Background, give John's Background Switcher and try. You can download it from the Microsoft Store, but it might also be available on his web site. Just do a Google for John's Background Switcher.

Thanks,
Brian D
 

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Good that you found something. I might take a look (y) 🙏

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Thanks, antspants, but I have been there and try those for several days and posted my results. I swear it must be my machine, but just left well enough along and moved on. So far JDS is working like a champ. I think I will be happy with it.

Thought I'd just mention that are other means of background images apps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11s 23H2 22631.4317
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1115G4 @ 3.00GHz 2.90 G
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    UNKN
    Sound Card
    UNKN
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Display
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    256 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox 127
    Antivirus
    System
BD253 said:
Thought I'd just mention that are other means of background images apps.
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Absolutely, Brian, thanks for the heads up 🙏
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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