WallManager

Computer customization can take a considerable amount of time to get just right even with default Windows features, let alone third-party enhancement tools. These extra programs you can grab over the web might just provide those options not found in Windows, and WallManager wants to take care of desktop backgrounds.

Note that the application can be launched as soon as download is done, without having to go through a setup process to make it work. On the other hand, you do need to make sure that .NET Framework is on your PC to ensure functionality. However, it’s easy to carry around on a thumb drive to use on other computers.

The main window holds all configuration options. It can be easily brought up from the tray icon, which is where you find the application most of the times. You can easily drop a folder over the configuration panel to add all pictures inside, or use the browse dialog to navigate to your picture collection.

Wallpapers don’t change until you enable the timer, which can be set to as low as a minute. Hotkey commands can be assigned to load the next wallpaper, or delete the current one from the list.

Position options make it possible to have the picture centered, tiled, extended, filled, or adapted according to screen and picture resolutions. Moreover, there’s an auto size feature which either stretches or centers a picture when specific conditions of size are met.

Just so you don’t run the application every time you log in, there’s an option to make it load on startup. You can choose to have the wallpaper changed on startup for a new picture to greet you every time you reach the desktop.

WallManager is a straightforward, but practical alternative to the default Windows wallpaper rotator. Adding pictures is an easy process, while the application quietly sits in the tray area during runtime. Pictures can automatically be fitted to screen, and even changed as soon as you reach the desktop.