Windows 11 has already introduced a few new wallpapers, themes, and icons. It also provides an option to set Bing wallpapers on both the desktop and lock screen. If you are unsatisfied with the customization options, you can set Video as your desktop wallpaper on Windows 11.

You can set Video as desktop wallpaper on Windows 11, but since the operating system doesn’t natively support the feature, you must rely on third-party apps. Here’s how you can set video as a wallpaper on Windows 11.

1. Set Video As Wallpaper With VLC Media Player

You can use VLC Media Player to set video wallpaper. For those who don’t know, VLC is a free media player that’s capable of playing all sorts of video/audio formats. Here’s how to use it to set video as the wallpaper on Windows 11.

1. First of all, download & install the VLC Media Player app on your Windows 11 computer.

2. Now locate the video you want to set as desktop wallpaper. Play the video file with a VLC media player.

3. Now right-click on the video and select Video > Set as Wallpaper.

4. Now, the video will turn to full screen. This means the video has been set as wallpaper.

The problem with the VLC media player is that it plays the video in full-screen mode, you can access the Start button, Windows toolbar, etc., but the desktop icons and shortcuts are missing.

2. Set Video As Wallpaper Using YouTube

If you don’t want to install any third-party app, you can use YouTube’s desktop website to set the video as wallpaper. When you play a YouTube video in full-screen mode, the video continues to play in the background when you work on other things.

This means you can still access the Start Menu, your opened apps, etc., but you won’t be able to use the desktop icons or shortcuts.

1. First, open your favorite web browser and visit YouTube.com.

2. Now play the video that you want to set as background.

3. Double-click on the video to enter the full-screen mode.

4. You need to use the ALT+TAB function to switch through open apps.

3. Set Video Wallpaper on Windows 11 with Desktop Live Wallpaper+

Desktop Live Wallpaper+ is a Microsoft Store app that lets you use images, GIFs, and videos as desktop wallpaper. It’s free and runs fine on the latest Windows 11. Here’s how to use the app.

1. Download and install Desktop Live Wallpaper+ on your Windows 11 computer.

2. Once installed, open the application and click Add Photos/Videos.

3. Now select the video background that you want to set.

4. Once done, click on the Apply Changes button.

5. You can also explore the Settings section to make other adjustments, such as transitions, video sound, photo duration, etc.

6. To stop the video wallpaper, right-click the Desktop Live Wallpaper+ system tray icon and select Exit.

4. Set Video Wallpaper Using Lively Wallpaper App

Lively Wallpaper is an open-source Windows app for setting GIFs, Videos, and Webpages as desktop backgrounds and screensavers. Here’s how to use it to set a video background.

1. Download & Install the latest version of the Lively Wallpaper app on your PC from the Microsoft Store.

2. Once installed, launch the Lively Wallpaper app on your PC. Next, click on Add Wallpaper.

3. Next, click the Choose a file option and select a video file to set it as a wallpaper.

4. You can also enter the URL of a YouTube video and set it as a desktop background.

5. The tool also allows you to create Dynamic wallpaper. To do so, click on Advanced.

6. After selecting the video, click OK and wait until the tool processes the video as a wallpaper.

7. Once the video is processed, click the three dots and select Set as Wallpaper.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are these video wallpaper apps free?

Yes, all video wallpaper apps we have used in this article are free to download and use. They are not just free but also very safe to use.

Will Video Wallpaper drain my laptop’s battery?

Yes, the video wallpaper will consume more battery power than a static one. So, if you want to preserve your battery life, it’s best to switch to a static wallpaper.

The video wallpapers looks blurry? What to do?

To fix this issue, you can restart your Windows 11 PC and set the video again as wallpaper. Also, ensure you’ve selected a high-resolution video to set as video wallpaper.

Can I set video wallpapers across multiple screens?

The lively wallpaper app we have used in the article lets you apply the same video wallpaper across multiple screens.

This guide explains how you can set a video as the wallpaper on Windows 11. If you need more help setting video wallpaper on Windows 11, let us know in the comment box below.

 A faulty update from the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive outage for Microsoft Windows-based desktops and laptops around the world on Friday.

Massive Microsoft outage hits flights, banks, stock exchanges, broadcasters

The issue is related to CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor, a software designed to prevent computer systems from cyber-attacks, which broke PCs running Windows, causing them to crash and display the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error message. Users around the world have been unable to reboot and are stuck in a recovery loop.

This widespread outage has affected banks, airlines, hospitals, media companies, IT institutes, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and many other businesses worldwide.

CrowdStrike has acknowledged the problem and identified the update affecting its Falcon Sensor product. It has since rolled back the changes and released fixes to address the crashes. However, some Windows hosts continue to encounter the BSOD error message related to the Falcon sensor, leading to unexpected computer shutdowns or restarts.

“CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed,” George Kurtz, President and CEO of CrowdStrike, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website. We further recommend organizations ensure they’re communicating with CrowdStrike representatives through official channels. Our team is fully mobilized to ensure the security and stability of CrowdStrike customers,” he added.

CROWDSTRIKE IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH CUSTOMERS IMPACTED BY A DEFECT FOUND IN A SINGLE CONTENT UPDATE FOR WINDOWS HOSTS. MAC AND LINUX HOSTS ARE NOT IMPACTED. THIS IS NOT A SECURITY INCIDENT OR CYBERATTACK. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, ISOLATED AND A FIX HAS BEEN DEPLOYED. WE…

— GEORGE KURTZ (@GEORGE_KURTZ) JULY 19, 2024

Further, CrowdStrike has provided a workaround for affected Windows users to resolve the issue:

* Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment

* Navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike directory

* Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it.

* Boot the host normally.

Meanwhile, Microsoft said it is aware of the issue affecting Windows desktops and laptops caused by a recent update to CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor software.

“We anticipate a resolution is forthcoming. We’re aware of an issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third-party software platform,” a spokesperson said.

 Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has announced the prototype of its AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT. The search engine aims to offer quick and timely answers online with clear and relevant sources.

OpenAl enters Google-dominated search market with SearchGPT

“We’re testing SearchGPT, a prototype of new search features designed to combine the strength of our AI models with information from the web to give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources,” OpenAI wrote in an official blog post on Thursday.

“Getting answers on the web can take a lot of effort, often requiring multiple attempts to get relevant results. We believe that by enhancing the conversational capabilities of our models with real-time information from the web, finding what you’re looking for can be faster and easier.”

Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 architecture, SearchGPT will use a conversational format to quickly and directly reply to users’ questions by providing summarized, up-to-date information from the web with clear links to relevant sources in response.

As the conversation progresses, users will also be able to ask follow-up questions in SearchGPT, similar to how you would converse with a person, with the shared context building with each query to improve its answers, the blog post explains.

OpenAI further added that it has partnered with publishers and will give them access to tools for managing how their answers appear in SearchGPT results so that they have more choices. Currently, OpenAI is working with several news organizations, including The Atlantic and News Corp., to build its search results database.

“SearchGPT is designed to help users connect with publishers by prominently citing and linking to them in searches. Responses have clear, in-line, named attribution and links so users know where information is coming from and can quickly engage with even more results in a sidebar with source links,” OpenAI added.

The AI company behind ChatGPT also says that its SearchGPT model is separate from how the company trains its OpenAI’s generative AI foundation models and that even if publishers opt out of generative AI training, their sites will still appear in the SearchGPT results.

“AI search is going to become one of the key ways that people navigate the internet, and it’s crucial, in these early days, that the technology is built in a way that values, respects, and protects journalism and publishers. We look forward to partnering with OpenAI in the process, and creating a new way for readers to discover The Atlantic,” Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, said in the OpenAI blog post.

Currently, OpenAI has made the SearchGPT model available to a small group of users and publishers. It plans to get their feedback on the temporary prototype and hopes to integrate the best of SearchGPT features directly into ChatGPT in the near future. Users interested in trying the search engine prototype can sign up for OpenAI’s waitlist here.

 WhatsApp, the popular Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is working on a new file-sharing service like Apple’s AirDrop for iOS devices. According to a report from WABetaInfo, this service lets you share files with people nearby without needing an Internet connection.

WhatsApp is working on a new file-sharing service like Apple’s AirDrop

WABetaInfo, a well-known WhatsApp tipster publication, discovered the new feature in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.15.10.70 update, which is available on the TestFlight app. This feature, called Nearby Share, was previously tested in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.20 update in January 2024 for Android devices.

With this upcoming feature, users will be able to share documents, photos, videos, and other files directly with nearby devices that have a WhatsApp account without having to rely on an Internet connection. However, this feature will require scanning a QR code with the receiving device to initiate file sharing instead of using the nearby detection method used by WhatsApp for Android to automatically connect nearby devices.

“Sharing files with people nearby without relying on an Internet connection significantly will enhance the file transfer experience. This method is particularly advantageous for large files such as high-resolution photos, videos, and documents, especially in areas with limited or unstable network coverage, where people might be unable to use WhatsApp,” the WABetaInfo report said.

“This feature will also work across different platforms, including Android and iOS, regardless of the type of device users or their contacts are using. In addition, this is compatible with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only the intended recipients can access the content.”

Further, Nearby Share will use an end-to-end encrypted connection to transfer files wirelessly. Additionally, this feature is expected to work between iOS and Android devices, making sharing files between different phone platforms easier.

Currently, the new file-sharing feature for iOS is in the early stage of development and is available only for internal testing. It will be added to the instant messaging app in a future update. There has yet to be an official information when this feature will be available to the public.