"To all who celebrate, happy folklore month! To all who do not celebrate, happy August! Wherever you are, you’re probably experiencing the bittersweet, sticky-hot, sun-setting-on-summer feeling that comes around at this time of year. It’s peak harvest season, time for the best fruits and veggies we’ll get all year, and the optimal month for jumping in a large body of water of some variety. So before that back-to-school feeling hits once and for all in September, take a moment with us to savor the month of August with these fabulous summery tech backgrounds.
This month, we’re capturing the essence of August with stunning sunflowers, plenty of radiant reds and oranges, and, of course, a Taylor Swift quote. We’re all about making the most of the season, but we also know that work doesn’t stop even when it’s 95° out. These tech backgrounds are guaranteed to get you through the dreaded mid-Q3 slog (it happens to the best of us) with all of the peak summer vibes. Enjoy your background perusing, and be sure to share which background you choose by tagging us on Instagram @theeverygirl!
Free Wallpaper Backgrounds
For years, The Everygirl has been releasing monthly tech backgrounds to give your home screen a put-together, refreshed vibe. We include options for all devices, so you have choices for your phone screen, desktop or laptop, and your iPad or tablet. If you love having a calendar right on your screen to easily glance at throughout the month, we’ve got you covered—several of our backgrounds feature calendars, with options for a Sunday or Monday start. We also provide second-screen options for each tech background, so if you’re working on two screens (like a laptop and a monitor at the same time), you can have two of the same design.
When do The Everygirl Tech Backgrounds come out?
The Everygirl Tech Backgrounds are usually available three days before the first of each month to give you plenty of time to change your screens, but this month we released them even earlier!
How to Download Tech Backgrounds
To download from one of our monthly tech background selections, scroll through the article to find one that you love. Then, click the link to the size you wish to download to access the image and download it to your desktop.
Pro Tip: You Don’t Have to Choose Just One!
If you’re adding your tech backgrounds to a Mac, you can have your tech backgrounds rotate as often as you want. Start by downloading all of the tech backgrounds you want and adding them to one folder. Then, navigate to the wallpaper tab in your Mac settings and scroll down to the button that says “add folder.” Once it’s added, click the “rotate” button and frequency with which you want to shuffle the images.
Backgrounds Without Words
Last month, we received lots of requests for backgrounds without text or calendars on them. We’re so happy that you love the pictures chosen and are excited to let you know that “Second Screen” is a wordless option available for desktops.
Who else wants to spend the rest of the summer getting outside as much as possible? If you need to channel a little bit of that outdoorsy energy from the comfort of your own computer screen, you’ll love this tech background. Peep the tint of yellow leaves in the top right corner that will stay reminding you that fall is right around the corner…but not quite here yet. This is the sort of peaceful scene that makes us want to take every possible hot girl walk through the woods.
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Calendar—Sunday Start
Desktop | iPhone | iPad / Tablet | Second Screen
Calendar—Monday Start
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No Calendar
In case you missed it, “blue mind theory” is taking over the internet right now—it basically means that anytime you’re near a body of water, your mind instantly becomes clearer and calmer. In case you can’t head to a lake, river, or ocean anytime in the near future, this tech background is here to be your own source of a “blue mind.” This image is giving Belly Conklin, late summertime, coastal grandmother vibes, and we’re here for it.
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Calendar—Sunday Start
Desktop | iPhone | iPad / Tablet | Second Screen
Calendar—Monday Start
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No Calendar
There’s just something about reds, oranges, and yellows that perfectly capture the essence of August. Since yellow is indisputably the color of the summer this year, we absolutely love this sunflower background. It perfectly captures the peak of the harvest season, when the blooms are big and the bouquets sitting on our kitchen counters are even bigger.
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Calendar—Sunday Start
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Calendar—Monday Start
Desktop | iPhone | iPad / Tablet
No Calendar
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Calendar—Sunday Start
Desktop | iPhone | iPad / Tablet | Second Screen
Calendar—Monday Start
Desktop | iPhone | iPad / Tablet
No Calendar
There’s always something about August that makes us feel a little emotional and nostalgic. If you kick off the month by reflecting on the summer (or your summer situationship) with a twinge of bittersweet remorse, look no further than this Taylor Swift quote from “august.” Meet us behind the mall, because this tech background is going to have us humming folklore all month long.
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Find us 15 photos on the internet that say “August” more than these, we dare you! Between the iced espresso (who else is beyond excited for Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Short n’ Sweet” this month?!) and the ocean scenes that are inspiring us to book a seaside getaway, this collage captures the feeling of the final month of summer perfectly. This is one that will make us actually excited to open our laptops this month.
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If you’re spending the month of August dreaming of (or actually going on!) a tropical vacation, this is the tech background for you. This one reminds us of heading out to grab ice cream at dusk on a summer night with friends and family, or having a romantic sunset picnic date at the beach. This is exactly what you’ll want on your home screen as you romanticize the end of summer.
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Calendar—Sunday Start
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Calendar—Monday Start
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No Calendar
You heard the tech background! August is an inherently nostalgic month, which means we’re using it to channel all the summer camp vibes. Plenty of dispo photo shoots and picnics are in order this month. This is the ideal tech background for the gals who need a little reminder to romanticize their lives even when things are extra busy. Remember, August only comes once a year!
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Are you “auramaxxing” this August? Even if you’re not and you have no idea what that means (we’re not entirely sure either), there’s no denying that this tech background gives off a high-energy vibe. This tech background is *that* girl who knows how to read her own birth chart, has a morning routine that sets her up for success every single day, and has been working on getting over 100 grams of protein in per day.
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If you have an extra busy month ahead and need to get down to business as soon as you open your laptop, this is the perfect tech background for you. Need some inspo for your career this month as you stay focused on your job, or some finance hacks to help you save through the end of the season? Find them here!
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Calendar—Sunday Start
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Calendar—Monday Start
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