Sometimes you set your wallpaper with Wallpaper Engine and have no idea why it’s pixelated or that size, and have no idea how to change the resolution. Don’t worry, because we’re here to help. If you can’t find the wallpaper to your liking, we recommend following these steps to get the best result.
How to change resolution in Wallpaper Engine
Once you purchase Wallpaper Engine software, it will appear in your streaming library on the left. After launching the application, the Wallpaper Engine icon should appear on your system tray taskbar in the lower right corner.
Here is how you can change the resolution:
- Right click the Wallpaper Engine icon, then change the wallpaper.
- If you are using more than one display, select the display you want to customize.
- Right click on the desktop and select display options.
- In the new window, under Scale and Layout, be sure to select the recommended resolution and scale.
- You can also change the wallpaper orientation to landscape or portrait depending on which wallpaper you choose.
CPU usage
Wallpaper affects CPU usage. It is very important to have optimal settings in order to fully utilize your system.
To reduce the effect of wallpaper on your system, here are a few settings you should change permanently.
- Go to Wallpaper Engine settings.
- Under “Changing Performance”−
- Performance of other applications to continue working
- Another app is paused
- Another app in full screen on pause
- As turn on post-processing, leave full resolution and be sure to check the reflections.
- Under the general change –
- Be sure to start with unchecked windows
- Scroll down to advanced options and leave the normal process priority.
These changes will optimize your processor and keep your system running smoothly.
That’s it, how to change the resolution and keep your processor in perfect condition. To start Wallpaper Engine every time you turn on your system, learn how to make Wallpaper Engine start automatically at startup.