5K macOS Wallpapers Reviews and details

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• Ask HN: What's Your Desktop Background?

  I usually use some of the old OS X wallpapers. My favorite one is probably the one that came with 10.4 Tiger. All MacOS/OS X wallpapers are available in 5K and 6K resolutions here: https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. - Source: Hacker News / 8 months ago

• Really loved how this turned out

  It’s from Mac OS Mojave, if interested here’s a website with every macOS wallpaper in 5k res: https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: 10 months ago

• Mac Power Users 694: Workflows with Chance Miller

  More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segmentsSubmit FeedbackChance Miller, Author at 9to5Mac9to5MacChance's DeskChance's iPhone Home screensChance's iPad Home screensApple says it is removing apps & in-app purchases from its iTunes Affiliate Program - 9to5Mac9to5Mac Podcast NetworkSlackObsidianGrammarlyTodoistUniversal Control - Apple SupportReality Pro - 9to5MacThe Everything Headset – 512... Source: 11 months ago

• Mac-like theme for iPadOS

  MacOS Monterey wallpaper in dark mode. I recommend all the MacOS wallpapers, they make all iPads feel way above their price bracket. (Download). Source: 12 months ago

• A small update! Bought a great mount for my 16" MacBook Pro and now I can finally utilize both displays!

  Here's the link! https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: about 1 year ago

• Looking for the original OS X 10.10 Yosemite wallpaper file

  Since the newer versions of macOS seem to be getting worse and worse in terms of wallpaper selection, I'd like to set the glorious Half Dome as the desktop background of my 2021 16" MacBook Pro. Problem is I only seem to be able to find JPG versions of that famous picture, with reduced sharpness and restricted color space (cfr. Every Default macOS Wallpaper in Glorious 6K Resolution or macOS Wallpapers Google... Source: over 1 year ago

• Anyone want to share favorite wallpapers or wallpaper sources for Macs?

  I use the snow leopard one. https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Every default macOS wallpaper in 4K taken directly from 512pixels.net

  I mean, why not go to 512pixels and support Stephen Hackett for accumulating them? https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Very Far From the Latest and Greatest Tech, but Surprisingly This Mid-2009 Edu iMac Gets the Job Done Just Fine

  You can get all the classic Mac wallpapers in 5k/6k here: Https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• I've made a dark version of OS X 10.1 wallpaper. Grab it in yummy 6K :)

  It was already 6K on this website and wallpper should be crisp :) MacBooks have high-res screens for 10 years now and a lot of people still use, let's say a 2012 Pro Retina. Source: almost 2 years ago

• 10.3 Panther Wallpaper

  Https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/ :). Source: about 2 years ago

• Update on my cozy nature setup 🌿

  That's a default wallpaper on macOS. You can grab them all here. Source: about 2 years ago

• The Big List of good Apple blogs and links

  I'd suggest https://512pixels.net/, which often discusses the history of the company. Probably best known for making every Mac default wallpaper available in 6k. Source: about 2 years ago

• Mac Wallpapers

  And here is another set of wallpapers. Source: over 2 years ago

• Only vintage for a week! Day 1

  Https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/ It’s not the full aqua aesthetic but they do have the old school wallpapers. At least up to cheetah. Source: over 2 years ago

• Weekend project with the GF

  It’s the dark version of the macOS Big Sur wallpaper. Note that I have night shift enabled in the pic, so the color is less blue. Here’s a reputable site with full-quality images, just scroll down a bit: https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: over 2 years ago

• Happy how this turned out! Been working from home over a year and only now made a nice space!

  Sure, it’s just the OS X Tiger wallpaper. Always been on of my favs. Best wallpaper and best Mac OS. Reminds me of a simpler time 🤔 https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: over 2 years ago

• Mac OS 10.5.8 Server on a virtual machine (Vmware)

  I use the snow leopard one on my M1 Mini from here: https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: over 2 years ago

• Primary Battlestation

  That’s macOS Big Sur default desktop picture reversed… Here’s the link on apple macOS default desktop pictures starting with 10.0 to current. https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: almost 3 years ago

• First successful Hackintosh! Got High Sierra running on my main PC, surprisingly easy, especially considering it's an AMD/Nvidia build.

  It's the default OS X 10.4 Tiger wallpaper. I got it from here. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Installed Windows 11 on VMware Workstation. Runs like a dream. Hope you guys like the theme.

  Here you go: https://512pixels.net/projects/default-mac-wallpapers-in-5k/. Source: almost 3 years ago