🖥️ The History of Windows Desktop Backgrounds — 10 Ways to Improve Call Quality on iPhone

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TODAY'S TOP STORY [A Brief History of Windows Desktop Backgrounds](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbrief-history-windows-desktop-backgrounds%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406151500%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001901dbcbbe3-ca6cfb75-30b2-45e3-9525-a92c19430268-000000/sUhQ-fYj-b8DsLQt6F0g69tMP3c=378) [A merging of the wallpapers from Windows XP, Windows 10, and Windows 11.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbrief-history-windows-desktop-backgrounds%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406151500%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/2/010001901dbcbbe3-ca6cfb75-30b2-45e3-9525-a92c19430268-000000/PYEWMqxjBZu0mb_OAKQEOezM2d8=378) The photographer of the famous Windows XP desktop background landscape picture didn't anticipate it becoming an iconic Windows image. Here's a look back at all the other Windows Backgrounds. 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This could be due to a network glitch, a dirty earpiece or microphone, or a malfunctioning accessory. Here's how to fix it. 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