What is BgInfo?
BgInfo is a lightweight system information software designed to display relevant details about a computer system as the desktop background wallpaper. It is free and open-source, originally developed by Sysinternals (acquired by Microsoft).
When launched, BgInfo automatically collects key details about the computer such as operating system name and version, CPU specifications, RAM usage, disk space, network details, computer name, IP address, etc. and generates a desktop background image displaying this system information in a visually organized and accessible way.
This allows users to quickly view important computer details without having to open system info dialogs or command prompts. It also helps with documenting system configurations for IT/support. The background refreshes periodically to keep the details up-to-date.
BgInfo is fully customizable - users can choose what system details to display, color schemes, fonts, layouts, background images, etc. It also supports exporting the generated backgrounds as image files. The small size and passive nature of BgInfo makes it useful in various scenarios without getting in the way.
Rainmeter, Conky, WPInfo, Cysboard, Venmon, GKrellM, Screenlets, Eww, Samurize, Desktop Info, KDE Plasma Workspaces, BGINFO4X, KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker, Nerdtool, AlomWare 64, AveDesk, Particulars, Moo0 System Monitor are some alternatives to BgInfo.