29-05-2021

How To Download A Screensaver


Matrix Screensaver provides you with the falling digits that represent the Matrix for your PC. The Matrix was a pretty cool movie (one of my favorites), now you can enjoy the streaming digits of the Matrix from the safety of your home. A screensaver pops up on your computer screen after you have left the machine idle for a specified amount of time. The screensaver can be something as simple as a photo slideshow or it can be a video or animation.

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Where can I get decent SAFE screensavers?

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Could anyone recommend where i could get good, free and safe screensavers. (I heard that many of the screensaver you can download CAN/MAY contain viruses and/or screw you system)

I am looking for some cool ones, for example the tunnel ones you see on Linux.

If anyone could recommend any, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Here is a nice one: http://www.tropicalwares.com/wallpacks.html And this one too: http://www.elefun-desktops.com/products/list/103

Scroll all the way down to 'Screensavers'. These are all Open Source Softwares, very safe. (In fact, the whole list of programs is worth a look for replacement of potentially bloated, unsafe applications.)

@ whs

thanks, but these are wallpapers & the links to the screensavers aren't Vista compat'

Sorry I sent you on a wild goose chase. I use
1. The fishtank from here (costs a few bucks but is real nice): http://www.geliosoft.com/?m3dfish301
2. I use my own picture files

This is slightly off topic but I'm wondering why would anyone want a different screen saver then the default one if the point of it is to be used when you are away from the computer where you can't see it anyways?

Some may like pretty colors, sentimental pictures, cool patterns. Others may want to prevent burn in, prying eyes and maybe, just maybe, to shake up their world a little bit by not using Microsoft's vision of what their computer should look like.

jd, if the machine is for private use, you are probably right (although I like my fishtank ,it soothes my nerves). But you have a lot of offices (Doctors, Optomologists, Insurance branches come to mind) where computers sit idle half of the day and in plain sight of the customers. There it is certainly nicer if the screen displays something pleasant.

Ok.
Burn in - I can see the point of a screen saver here except for one thing. There is also a 20 minute idle time where the monitor turns itself off thus saving the screen.
Prying eyes - The same as Burn in unless this is such a problem that you need a screen saver set at 5 minutes.
Offices - This makes since. Though in that case a blank screen would work just as well as most customers will be reading magazines or such anyways.
Personal Use + Changing to a different one with pretty colors and such - This is one I don't get. If you use it for burn and prying eyes then you will be gone and can't see the different screen saver. I guess though some may want other people to see their own screen saver like the office idea above.
Fish Screen Saver - I agree here. A fish tank screen saver is nice. I've used the one at http://www.serenescreen.com/. I didn't buy it though as I don't use screen savers. It is just nice to look at sometimes.

In short I guess I got it: Some people just like other people to see their screen saver. Kind of like how people clean their house when guests come over.

'I am looking for some cool ones, for example the tunnel ones you see on Linux.'

Do you mean like these?

Only trouble is they use CPU time, if you care about saving the environment you would just turn of your screen when you are not using it.

OK JD, since things don't make 'since' to you, I'll try to make some sense of it.

Few have their monitors set to turn off in 20 minutes. Have you ever worked in an office?

Screensavers can be set to turn on with the click of a button. Have you ever worked in an office?

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Colors and such, not everyone uses their computers the whole time while at work or at home. Have you ever worked in an office ?

And yes, the Aquarium screensaver was the best I've ever seen. And I didn't even use it for any other reason then it looked realistic.

No, I have not worked in an office.
> 'Few have their monitors set to turn off in 20 minutes.'
I was basing the idea on the fact the Windows defaults to turning off the monitor display in 20 minutes and not many know how to change that.
> 'Colors and such, not everyone uses their computers the whole time while at work or at home.'
Ok, that's good point. I didn't think about the whole using a desk for other things besides a computer idea.
Though even still I think that a blank screen is less distracting if you have other things you are doing. I guess it's just personal preference.

GriZlore, You have to get used to that. We have these little side discussions all the time. That is our way of having fun.

www.electricsheep.org is the only screensaver I've used for years. It's always changing and completely mesmerizing.



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A Brief History of Screensavers

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But the era of the CRT monitor passed, and LCD displays met critical receptions due to their clearer images and better construction. Now, desktop screensavers are largely used to create a visual experience of your idle monitor. Let us share some of the most beautiful ones with you.

Technical Details to Be Aware Of

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If you happen to receive a SCR file rather than EXE, right-click on the file and select install. Otherwise, double-clicking a SRC file will only Test the screensaver without installing.

Install will install the screensaver the same an EXE would, directly onto your screensaver choices.

12 Stunning Screensavers

1. IMAX Hubble 3D

Inspired by the film Hubble 3D, this screensaver will present high quality pictures shot directly from the Hubble telescope. All of the photos presented in the screensaver are high quality images taken directly from the Hubble telescope.

Download:IMAX Hubble 3D Screensaver

2. Fliqlo

We’ve covered space; let’s cover time. This old-style clock will add both beauty and functionality to your idle screen.

You can change the size of the clock display and activate 24-hour display in the settings panel as well.

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Download:Fliqlo

3. Briblo

Another beauty from the original creator of Fliqlo, Briblo stacks Lego-like bricks on your screen.

The screensaver even comes with controls, so you can stack the bricks any way you’d like. The added controls turn this screensaver into a fun, albeit frustrating, shape stacking game.

Download:Briblo

4. League of Legends

League of Legends recently released an official BETA application, which creates beautiful screensavers from official League of Legends images and animations. If you’re a fan, don’t sleep on this beautiful screensaver.

Head to the Settings page of this screensaver to choose from several visuals and animations from the official League of Legends library.

Feel free to mix and match animations and still pictures of your favorite characters, or only include environment illustrations for a truly cinematic idle screen.

Download:League of Legends Screensaver

5. Electric Sheep

Electric Sheep is, to put it simply, a high quality visual trip. If you’re looking to lose yourself in your display, this is perfect.

The best thing about Electric Sheep is its voting process; you can like or dislike various visuals called “sheep” using the direction keys on your keyboard. In addition, you can register on their website to access even more, higher quality visuals. These “sheep” can be created by developers and users alike, making Electric Sheep a great outlet for entertaining, user-submitted content.

You can also allocate resources on your computer to add as many or as few sheep as you’d like; head to Electric Sheep’s settings and open the Flock tab to download local or gold (official and higher quality) sheep.

Download:Electric Sheep

6. HAL 9000 Console Basic

If you thought you couldn’t make HAL 9000 you’re own personal screensaver, I’ve got news. This simple screensaver commits subtle, random changes to its various screens, creating a minimal aesthetic feel for your idle monitor.

Download:HAL 9000 Console Basic

7. Apple TV Aerial Views

The beautiful Aerial Apple TV screensaver has successfully been ported to Windows. If you still don’t think screensavers are worth the trouble, just take a look.

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This screensaver is deceptively simple, as the Aerial settings allow you to showcase different screensavers based on the time of day and project different screensavers over multiple displays. This means you’ll receive cinematic aerial shots of some of the world’s greatest landmarks, directly onto your screen, adjusted automatically by the time of day.

Download:Apple TV Aerial Views for Windows

8. Really Slick

If you’re into slick, abstract visuals, Really Slick is for you. You’re given a fantastic package of visuals, complete with audio, to create a fantastic visual experience out of an idle screen.

Every screensaver downloaded also comes with a wide list of options, such as rotation speed, color and visual effects to perfect your already-slick screensaver. Since the screensavers are open-source as well, you can modify the project’s source code to dabble in making your own custom screensavers as well!

Download:Really Slick

9. UberNES

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You can also change certain options like sound options, game controllers and screen-size to make this program a legitimate, classic gaming console.

Download:UberNES

10. Pong Clock

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Download:Pong Clock

11. The Colour Clock

The Colour Clock converts time into hexadecimal color. For those unfamiliar with hexadecimal color, it’s like a numerically-based rainbow of color used in programming and web coding. Head to the main website and click Menu to download.

For the designer at heart, you can display the time, the color, or both to have a continually updating hex color lexicon on your idle screen.

Download:The Colour Clock

12. Starfield Simulation

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As simple as it sounds — a starfield simulation to ease your thoughts as you zoom through space.

You can adjust how quick you shoot and how many stars there are to see as well, taking your space travel from stroll to light-speed.

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Download:Starfield Simulation

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Save Your Screen From Boredom

You could turn off your monitor, or you can make your idle screen an active, visually appealing experience. After all, when it comes to adjusting the look and feel of your desktopHow to Change the Look and Feel of Your Windows 10 DesktopHow to Change the Look and Feel of Your Windows 10 DesktopYou just upgraded to Windows 10 and you're wondering how you can customize and personalize it. We help you turn your desktop into a virtual Windows experience, one step at a time.Read More, some of us are never done. Enjoy idleness with these Windows screensavers!

Like our wallpaper selections? Wish we’d included another? Let us know in the comments below!

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  1. Not one is cool at all, dumb who post these can they even see at all?

  2. Thanks for this! I was looking for a modern, simple time screensaver for Win10.

  3. these are really boring

  4. My go-to since Windows NT 3.5 has been 3dpipes.scr. The screen saver from earlier Windows editions does still work on contemporary versions. It's one of the things I add when I work on someone's PC.

    • When you 'work' on someone's PC... :D