Choosing a Screensaver
Screensavers used to be a must-have (and must-use) item for computer users who wanted to prevent damage (burn-in) to their monitors. Video display technology, however, has now advanced to the point where screensavers are no longer necessary. Nevertheless, screensavers are cool to look at, and plenty are available online to supplement the 15 that come installed by default. Right out of the box, the screensaver is set up to merely blank your screen after 5 minutes. However, you can also choose to have the various screensavers switch randomly every few minutes, or you can opt for a single screensaver that you especially like. You can change these settings by selecting System ▸ Preferences ▸ Screensaver, after which the Screensaver ...
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