So you think your desktop wallpaper is dull, eh? Ya need somethin’ to brighten it up, make it snappy. Give Webshots Desktop a whirl, why doncha? With Webshots Desktop, you can download a daily image (or more) and have your desktop wallpaper change daily.
The galleries Webshots Desktop provides can be staggering, from wildlife to sports to fine art, so you can change your desktop to suit your mood. You can even have its screen saver revolve images you specify. We like how we were able to place a calendar in our desktop’s corner, always noting the date for us.
You can also manage your images, as well as create your own collections and add your images. The Webshots camera sits in your system tray to alert you when new images are available for downloading. With the free version, you’re limited to five 800 x 600 daily downloads, but over time your collection of images for cycling increases, and you can tell Webshots Desktop to change your image periodically. And the Web site provides enough activity to keep you occupied: You can upload and share your photos, send e-greetings, and store your photos online.
So let your desktop suit your mood. Give it a shot.
Where to get it: http://www.webshots.com/homepage.html Price: Basic version is free. Webshots Unlimited provides more storage space and other features. Requirements: PC running Windows XP or Windows 2000
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