A year's gone by, and many pretty pictures have been shared and traded. Here's to twelve more months of that delightful activity!
Once again, we’ve got some ground rules to follow. HOWEVER, the list of rules has been updated. Lemme repeat that, so you guys can see it:
THE RULES HAVE BEEN UPDATED, SO PLEASE CONSULT THE LIST AGAIN!
1)Post your sources for your desktops, please! It does no good to anyone if that awesome desktop you posted doesn't come with a source! If you've forgotten the source, use a website such as TinyEye to identify the source (or to find a higher resolution of the image). That extra 30 seconds you take to post a link to the source means something to everyone else, so there's no reason not to.
2) Remember to use the "Upload Image" function on the top-right corner of your posting box when posting your wallpaper (as displayed in the following image). If you don't, your image may be cut off and will not be fully displayed. The Upload feature resizes the image to follow TL's format. It's easy to do and makes everything more legible. + Show Spoiler [Upload Image location:] +
3) When posting multiple wallpapers in a single post, please put them in spoiler tags to save space. You may have a bunch of desktops that you think are super cool, but it gets drastically less cool when people are forced to scroll down for five minutes to see other posts. Common sense, people.
4) Many people like to use the Rainmeter program to customize their desktops. While it's not required, if you have a particularly awesome Rainmeter setup, it'd be great if you explained how you got that setup, since odds are you'll be asked about it anyway. For those who don’t know what Rainmeter is, or would like to use it for their own desktops, please follow this link to reach the Rainmeter website.
5) This is the big one. Many people have shown distaste at some of the female-focused wallpapers in previous threads, due to the suggestiveness they present. Most of the complaints stem from wallpapers with anime or manga girls on them, and I agree that some cross the line. However, I feel this also applies to the various wallpapers with real-life women on them, since to discard the anime while preserving the real is hypocritical at best. Therefore, I am declaring this and subsequent threads to be loosely SFW. This means that any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin (defined as bare breasts, asses, or any other sort of pornographic exposure) or risqué poses (defined as convenient censoring of the genitals, blatant panty shots, or similar things) are forbidden from being posted.
This doesn't mean that you can't post girl wallpapers; I'm not a prude by any means, and I'm sure that all (most?) of us are adult enough to handle stuff like that. However, please show some restraint for what may and may not be appropriate. It's fine to post girl pics, but ensure that they aren't overly sexual. If you do choose to post those images, but cannot determine whether yours are acceptable, take the time to be courteous and use spoiler tags. Best to err on the side of caution.
On January 01 2011 09:19 Nuttyguy wrote: has any1 got the im not doing shit today [CHECKED] wallpaper? i think i saw it on the post your desktop thread
1680x1050 was the biggest resolution that I could find. Hope it's enough!
That image on the left, is it from Touhou? I think the middle girl is Reisen and the right girl is Tewi... but if that's the case, who's the other girl? >_>
That image on the left, is it from Touhou? I think the middle girl is Reisen and the right girl is Tewi... but if that's the case, who's the other girl? >_>
Yeah, Im wondering about that too :O maybe yes, who knows? :D
On January 01 2011 09:19 Nuttyguy wrote: has any1 got the im not doing shit today [CHECKED] wallpaper? i think i saw it on the post your desktop thread
1680x1050 was the biggest resolution that I could find. Hope it's enough!
Using a new visual style that i found <3 Designed the starcraft, league, and black ops icons myself to replicate the style
The girl on the first desktop is ryu ji hye, the fourth one with the chainsaw is done by oh great, i think i posted her on page 12 of the december thread. I cant really find the other two wallpapers, too many walls in my pictures folder T_T
On January 01 2011 23:34 Kragx wrote: Just added 2 TL ones to my rotation. Posted some of the better in a previous desktop thread, probably the november one.
Using a new visual style that i found <3 Designed the starcraft, league, and black ops icons myself to replicate the style
The girl on the first desktop is ryu ji hye, the fourth one with the chainsaw is done by oh great, i think i posted her on page 12 of the december thread. I cant really find the other two wallpapers, too many walls in my pictures folder T_T
Oh damn Tony Taka...nice. Can you link me to that one (if it is a wallpaper)
Using a new visual style that i found <3 Designed the starcraft, league, and black ops icons myself to replicate the style
The girl on the first desktop is ryu ji hye, the fourth one with the chainsaw is done by oh great, i think i posted her on page 12 of the december thread. I cant really find the other two wallpapers, too many walls in my pictures folder T_T
On January 01 2011 23:34 Kragx wrote: Just added 2 TL ones to my rotation. Posted some of the better in a previous desktop thread, probably the november one.
That image on the left, is it from Touhou? I think the middle girl is Reisen and the right girl is Tewi... but if that's the case, who's the other girl? >_>
Using a new visual style that i found <3 Designed the starcraft, league, and black ops icons myself to replicate the style
The girl on the first desktop is ryu ji hye, the fourth one with the chainsaw is done by oh great, i think i posted her on page 12 of the december thread. I cant really find the other two wallpapers, too many walls in my pictures folder T_T
Using a new visual style that i found <3 Designed the starcraft, league, and black ops icons myself to replicate the style
The girl on the first desktop is ryu ji hye, the fourth one with the chainsaw is done by oh great, i think i posted her on page 12 of the december thread. I cant really find the other two wallpapers, too many walls in my pictures folder T_T
I wouldn't call that visual style "new", I was using it in 2008 or 2009. Great job replicating the style on the icons tho.
The clock and CPU/RAM/network graphs are from the HUD.vision theme, Corner calendar at the bottom right, Gmail reader at the top left, and I can't seem to find the plugin for the WinAmp player at the middle right, but it's barely functional and mostly there for teh prettiez now.
On January 01 2011 09:19 Nuttyguy wrote: has any1 got the im not doing shit today [CHECKED] wallpaper? i think i saw it on the post your desktop thread
1680x1050 was the biggest resolution that I could find. Hope it's enough!
I found it at 1920x1200, but I'm at work and can't access the page to link it. You can find it by google image searching for Bayonetta and set the size to exactly 1920x1200. It should be at the bottom of page 8 of the results.
It looks like a warped version of that scene from My Neighbour Totoro where they're waiting for the bus, and the Catbus shows up. Actually I'm almost certain its supposed to be a twisted version of this.
10.10 is treating me reasonably well. The only install issue was my perennial wireless issue, which took 30 seconds for me to fix (was expecting it, so had the winxp drivers and ndiswrapper ready lol). The next mini project is for me to get SC2 working on it.
In keeping with this thread, here's another one of the desktop backgrounds in my rotation:
This is my background. Source is in the thread with all of the other TL wallpapers. It's feeling a little empty. Anybody have some suggestions for nice Rainmeter .ini's to add?
I used a lot of different skins to get my effects: Dark_Rainmeter\TimeDate for the clock Battery by eightydee (with personal modifications to optimize the code) LargeCalendar with code modifications I wrote Network Monitor and WiFi monitor Modified 'recycle' by jsmorley Total Control is my dock and WMP skin, as well as a lot of the computer monitoring skins Dock Icons are all from Lucid White icons list, with the exception of the StarCraft II icon, which I created.
The anime is 'Scrapped Princess'. It was one of the first animes I've ever watched ^_^. Found the image on www.desktopnexus.com if anyone is interested. Also - don't mind the icons, too lazy to sort them atm. EDIT: This is where I got it from
ive seen a couple people with vista that have gadgets that are really nice looking. is there a way to customize them with a program or do you guys just download them and they all are the same theme?
On January 06 2011 10:47 uGoatt wrote: ive seen a couple people with vista that have gadgets that are really nice looking. is there a way to customize them with a program or do you guys just download them and they all are the same theme?
Finally got my monitor I ordered from boxing day for a dual setup. There's a black bar at the bottom of my second monitor's screenshot because eyefinity doesn't support different resolution monitors apparently.
Off Topic: You guys with Manga/anime wallpapers,are you kids or your 25+ virgins cause you either got problems or you need a girlfriend seriously,cause watching fucking cartoons with swords is just(i won't say the word cause i can't think something that bad).
If your really want a wallpaper get something with a real Girl,not a fucking japanese manga crap drawn by some frustrated virgins.
I know this was offensive like hell,im usually not like this but this is just awful.
Off Topic: You guys with Manga/anime wallpapers,are you kids or your 25+ virgins cause you either got problems or you need a girlfriend seriously,cause watching fucking cartoons with swords is just(i won't say the word cause i can't think something that bad).
If your really want a wallpaper get something with a real Girl,not a fucking japanese manga crap drawn by some frustrated virgins.
I know this was offensive like hell,im usually not like this but this is just awful.
ummmm i don't know what your problem is but it's not like you can't have a girlfriend and enjoy manga/anime. Just gotta be a little more open minded
Off Topic: You guys with Manga/anime wallpapers,are you kids or your 25+ virgins cause you either got problems or you need a girlfriend seriously,cause watching fucking cartoons with swords is just(i won't say the word cause i can't think something that bad).
If your really want a wallpaper get something with a real Girl,not a fucking japanese manga crap drawn by some frustrated virgins.
I know this was offensive like hell,im usually not like this but this is just awful.
wow, just wow, what do you think your post will accomplish? Are you just trying to piss off people? FYI most of the forum likes anime and many admins too so... yea...
Custom-made them myself from scratch for that specific wallpaper. They get prettier if they're tailored like that, but I can't reuse them on other wallpapers :/
On January 07 2011 02:24 nTwLegy wrote: Off Topic: You guys with Manga/anime wallpapers,are you kids or your 25+ virgins cause you either got problems or you need a girlfriend seriously,cause watching fucking cartoons with swords is just(i won't say the word cause i can't think something that bad).
So basically you are assuming that everyone is sexually attracted to their wallpapers, and that an image of a real scantily clad women is more mature than someones favorite character from a show they watch?
It sounds to me that if anyone is in need of mockery and/or the obligatory 'lol you have no life I can punch u hard right before i go drinking with my bros n' do it with my girlfriend' that it is in fact you.
I mean, really what is a wallpaper? It is an image that you see several times a day, but really don't spend much time looking at. (If you're on the computer, you probably have a window open, or a game or something obstructing your wallpaper, right?) So what is the meaning behind it? I figure the safest assumption is that it relates to a persons interests, or is an image they came across and found interesting, or awesome that was simply better than their old one.
To suggest that a wallpaper be in some way pornographic or a replacement for a relationship has frightening implications. I am truly concerned for you.
Minecraft Desktop (Was linked in one of the last Wallpaper threads): + Show Spoiler +
Custom-made them myself from scratch for that specific wallpaper. They get prettier if they're tailored like that, but I can't reuse them on other wallpapers :/
So basically you are assuming that everyone is sexually attracted to their wallpapers, and that an image of a real scantily clad women is more mature than someones favorite character from a show they watch?
It sounds to me that if anyone is in need of mockery and/or the obligatory 'lol you have no life I can punch u hard right before i go drinking with my bros n' do it with my girlfriend' that it is in fact you.
I mean, really what is a wallpaper? It is an image that you see several times a day, but really don't spend much time looking at. (If you're on the computer, you probably have a window open, or a game or something obstructing your wallpaper, right?) So what is the meaning behind it? I figure the safest assumption is that it relates to a persons interests, or is an image they came across and found interesting, or awesome that was simply better than their old one.
To suggest that a wallpaper be in some way pornographic or a replacement for a relationship has frightening implications. I am truly concerned for you.
Custom-made them myself from scratch for that specific wallpaper. They get prettier if they're tailored like that, but I can't reuse them on other wallpapers :/
On January 04 2011 04:27 Robellicose wrote: 10.10 is treating me reasonably well. The only install issue was my perennial wireless issue, which took 30 seconds for me to fix (was expecting it, so had the winxp drivers and ndiswrapper ready lol). The next mini project is for me to get SC2 working on it.
In keeping with this thread, here's another one of the desktop backgrounds in my rotation:
What would you guys recommend for some cool themes? (icons, template etc., not interested in changing my wallpaper) Not really sure what's a good site for them.
On January 10 2011 07:48 Souma wrote: What would you guys recommend for some cool themes? (icons, template etc., not interested in changing my wallpaper) Not really sure what's a good site for them.
So after a bunch of fidgeting around with Rainmeter and Rocket Dock (thanks guys!) I managed to come up with something I like, but still needs some work.
Hard to read some of the stuff on the right side but doesn't matter too much to me.
Instead of icons for my games I have them under the Rocket Dock as words which I think looks kinda cool.
Sources: Wallpaper from the previous December Desktop Thread Rainmeter Enigma theme Rocket Dock skin from Rocket Dock site. Icons from customize.org Cursor from stardock.com
Edit: Edited with a cursor change. Ahh, I'm having too much fun! T_T
For those of you who cycle through wallpapers, how do you do it? I'm pretty sure Windows 7 has a built in function for it, but I have two monitors with different wallpapers on each. I use DisplayFusion to put a different wallpaper on each monitor (because I can't get Windows to do that on its own), but only the Pro version of DisplayFusion (that you have to pay for) will let you put up two separate wallpapers as well as cycle. Any other software out there that you guys use?
On January 13 2011 15:22 DTK-m2 wrote: For those of you who cycle through wallpapers, how do you do it? I'm pretty sure Windows 7 has a built in function for it, but I have two monitors with different wallpapers on each. I use DisplayFusion to put a different wallpaper on each monitor (because I can't get Windows to do that on its own), but only the Pro version of DisplayFusion (that you have to pay for) will let you put up two separate wallpapers as well as cycle. Any other software out there that you guys use?
I use WallPapa. I run XP.
Some desktops (most are taken from here though :3):
The weather is skin is Simple Weather (http://customize.org/rainmeter/skins/70482) and the date/time skin is Elementary (http://col-darby.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d328t7d)
On January 01 2011 23:34 Kragx wrote: Just added 2 TL ones to my rotation. Posted some of the better in a previous desktop thread, probably the november one.
On January 01 2011 23:34 Kragx wrote: Just added 2 TL ones to my rotation. Posted some of the better in a previous desktop thread, probably the november one.
source: http://desk10.customize.org/ there's a lot of galleries there, but I don't remember which one has this (you might also find one that suits you better). I picked this one to match with my rainmeter skins. Using Launchy, no more icons!
Here is a rar with 185 wallpapers that I rotate through on my machine:
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Basically an entire thread worth of wallpapers. Everything from tron, mario, nature, SC, fancy HDR photography, to beautiful digital art & even the stuff I grabbed from this thread.
Mine is just this with recycle bin in the upper left. It's incredibly boring, hence why I didn't bother with an actual screenshot.
Looks badass, what is this from?
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
New rules so confusing :/
Perhaps my wording was unclear. The new restrictions prohibit pornographic images (such as bare breasts, open shirts, and panty shots), but do not forbid girl wallpapers from being posted. Just make sure that your image isn't going to cross the NSFW line, and you'll be dandy. Common sense should dictate what NSFW implies. If you're in doubt, use spoiler tags.
However, like I said before, NO bare breasts / asses, NO open shirts barely covering the breasts, NO "convenient censoring". Those are the big 3 that I'm concerned about.
On January 14 2011 21:41 Zerum wrote: why not say that they have to be in NSFW spoilers or something... that would make the rule allot easier to follow...
Because the stuff like nude breasts and such are forbidden entirely, even with spoiler tags. I want to make a distinction between NSFW and "sexy".
So the first one, the girl in black and white, would be ok? The one of Scarlet Johansonn, the white one, is not allowed? The one with the rose in her hair would be... ok?
So the first one, the girl in black and white, would be ok? The one of Scarlet Johansonn, the white one, is not allowed? The one with the rose in her hair would be... ok?
Correct on all three. Maybe I should include these in the OP to better illustrate the extent of the rules.
Credits: Me. I made this and another one similar to this for my youtube page. I also made an entirely different one for the iccup youtube page I can post a desktop-ized version of it on request.
I was working on the rainmeter setup I have at the top left, but I decided to scrap it in favor of something smaller less obtrusive, which is what I've started at the bottom. It still needs a lot of work and I'm far from finished (barely started, lol). I hope I can finish by the time the next desktop thread rolls around.
When I'm bored of the below...And I have no idea if this is too risky for NSFW , so I put it in spoilers....Doesn't feel too bad ^^. I actually found it by searching Abstract on Google.....The link is crap.
For work, and when I'm in need of something dull.
EDIT: And one more I just found. Didn't know how to get a picture URL.
Mine is just this with recycle bin in the upper left. It's incredibly boring, hence why I didn't bother with an actual screenshot.
Looks badass, what is this from? New rules so confusing :/
The Anime is Neon Genesis Evangelion, but it looks more like from a spin-off. If you did know it's NGE and ask which spin-off, then sorry I don't know.
Edit: How could I miss it's answered already in the first post on this page ..
I've updated the rules one more time; the fifth rule has been clarified to the best of my ability (with examples of what images are and aren't appropriate), and all other rules have been given more information. With any luck, this'll be the last time I need to update them. Sorry for the inconvenience, guys.
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
New rules so confusing :/
It's from an anime called neon genesis: evangelion,
Mine is just this with recycle bin in the upper left. It's incredibly boring, hence why I didn't bother with an actual screenshot.
Looks badass, what is this from?
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
New rules so confusing :/
It's from an anime called neon genesis: evangelion,
If you want to get specific, it's from Evangelion Girlfriend of Steel, a doujin game of the anime. EDIT: should probably contribute to thread: Source:+ Show Spoiler +
Mine is just this with recycle bin in the upper left. It's incredibly boring, hence why I didn't bother with an actual screenshot.
Looks badass, what is this from?
any wallpapers that exhibit excessive bare skin or risqué poses are forbidden from being posted. This doesn't mean that you can't post your sexy wallpapers
New rules so confusing :/
It's from an anime called neon genesis: evangelion,
If you want to get specific, it's from Evangelion Girlfriend of Steel, a doujin game of the anime. EDIT: should probably contribute to thread: Source:+ Show Spoiler +
Currently I'm using this, it's apart of my "Music" collection that rotates every few hours or so. Only source I have is 1440x900 if you want it, ask :p
I have sort of a random rainmeter related question.
So in the BlueVision skin there is a sound that it plays when you start up rainmeter. In this video, it shows this guy changed the skin so it plays sounds when you click on things Anyone have any idea how to do that? I was fiddling around with rainmeter but I'm too noob to be able to figure it out :/
Clean and pretty! The three wallpapers are from a set by j3concept, but I have no idea where I found them. I've changed most of the rainmeter widgets in some way, but no really big changes except for the HDD meters (which originally came from the Taranbeer skin). Oh, and the extending start menu is an Ultramon feature that I've found invaluable for work!
On January 18 2011 21:26 DreamScaR wrote: Currently I'm using this, it's apart of my "Music" collection that rotates every few hours or so. Only source I have is 1440x900 if you want it, ask :p
I just thought I'd post to share my appreciation for this monthly thread. For the last 4 months I've been stealing wallpapers from this thread, and using RainMeter whilst siphoning inspiration for my configuration from the various awesome people who frequent here.
I was originally planning on waiting until february until i change my theme a bit but then i got bored and then a little carrier away. If anybody wants the walls, i'll dig into my pictures folder later. i'm not sure...where they are right now... all of them from wallbase though, so easy to find i guess
showing some 3rd party apps. First one is vista switcher. second and third are components of the multi desktop program dexpot last is just rocket dock but the icons are so pretty <3
On January 23 2011 11:08 ProjectVirtue wrote: I was originally planning on waiting until february until i change my theme a bit but then i got bored and then a little carrier away. If anybody wants the walls, i'll dig into my pictures folder later. i'm not sure...where they are right now... all of them from wallbase though, so easy to find i guess
showing some 3rd party apps. First one is vista switcher. second and third are components of the multi desktop program dexpot last is just rocket dock but the icons are so pretty <3
Oh my god I just jizzed. You gotta give the the sources and the programs. :D Tony Taka is soo good at drawing.
On January 23 2011 11:08 ProjectVirtue wrote: I was originally planning on waiting until february until i change my theme a bit but then i got bored and then a little carrier away. If anybody wants the walls, i'll dig into my pictures folder later. i'm not sure...where they are right now... all of them from wallbase though, so easy to find i guess
showing some 3rd party apps. First one is vista switcher. second and third are components of the multi desktop program dexpot last is just rocket dock but the icons are so pretty <3
On January 23 2011 11:08 ProjectVirtue wrote: I was originally planning on waiting until february until i change my theme a bit but then i got bored and then a little carrier away. If anybody wants the walls, i'll dig into my pictures folder later. i'm not sure...where they are right now... all of them from wallbase though, so easy to find i guess
showing some 3rd party apps. First one is vista switcher. second and third are components of the multi desktop program dexpot last is just rocket dock but the icons are so pretty <3
Ive reviewed your "rules" and decided to "err on the safe side" and use spoilers for my backgrounds as some other posters expressed concern over some images that were incredibly mild (at worst). If you dont like girls, or have heart conditions do not open these spoilers. My screen resolution is 1680X1050 and the images are the same. A few from my harddrive that I think follow the "rules" for this thread
Got a whole hard drive full of jpegs ive gathered over the years, just a few. Dont think I have the source for these ATM , however If you PM me I can email you the images.
On January 23 2011 11:08 ProjectVirtue wrote: I was originally planning on waiting until february until i change my theme a bit but then i got bored and then a little carrier away. If anybody wants the walls, i'll dig into my pictures folder later. i'm not sure...where they are right now... all of them from wallbase though, so easy to find i guess
showing some 3rd party apps. First one is vista switcher. second and third are components of the multi desktop program dexpot last is just rocket dock but the icons are so pretty <3
Source on the first one pls. I can't find it on wallbase =(
On January 31 2011 08:41 Gao Xi wrote: I think you're talking about Rainmeter, which was mentioned previously in the thread i think. http://rainmeter.net/RainCMS/