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Screen saver is a program which starts in some time period, if computer is running but is not currently in use. It displays some image on your screen depending on current default screen saver.
A screensaver is a type of computer program initially designed to prevent phosphor burn-in on CRT and plasma computer monitors by blanking the screen or filling it with moving images or patterns when the computer is not in use. Contemporary screensavers are used primarily for entertainment or security.
Monitors running screensavers consume the same amount of power as when running normally, which can be anywhere from a few watts for small LCD monitors to several hundred for large plasma displays. Most modern computers can be set to switch the monitor into a lower power mode, blanking the screen altogether. A power saving mode for monitors is usually part of the power management options supported in most modern operating systems, though it must also be supported by the computer hardware and monitor itself.
Additionally, using a screensaver with a flat panel or LCD screen instead of powering down the screen can actually reduce the lifetime of the display, since the fluorescent backlight remains lit and ages faster than it would if the screen was turned off completely. As fluorescent tubes age they grow progressively dimmer, and they can be expensive or difficult to replace. A typical LCD screen loses about 50% of its brightness during a normal product lifetime, if left on continuously. (In most cases, the tube is an integral part of the LCD and the entire assembly needs to be replaced.)
Thus the term "screen saver" is somewhat a misnomer—the best way to save the screen (and also save electricity) would simply be to have the computer turn off the monitor.
Notice also that screensavers may utilize a significant amount of CPU time. On a busy server this might be a problem.
Screensaver software can also be used as a rudimentary security measure. Many screensavers can be configured to ask users for a password before permitting the user to resume work. However, a user might be able to circumvent the password by restarting the computer if the computer's owner has set their account to automatically log in upon startup.
Screensavers are not to be confused with power management features, which place the computer in a low power state after it has been idle for a specified amount of time. In fact, screensavers can actually waste power, because they can prevent the computer from entering the lower power (or sleep) state, and they often cause the CPU and GPU to perform more calculations, and keep the hard disk running for longer than if the computer were idle.

Configuring screen saver

To configure you screen saver in Windows operating system, right click your desktop and choose Properties. Then choose Screen Saver tab. In the combo-box below select the screen saver you like. You can set up time after which screen saver will start. You are able to protect screen saver with a password by checking password protect checkbox. After clicking the Settings button screen saver program window will appear and you will be able to configure current screen saver as you wish. Preview button will display screen saver immediately. If you want to adjust power saving options, click the Power button.

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Living 3D Dolphins
	Watch the amusing 3D dolphins and fish swim the ocean floor. Dolphin & ocean sounds. Easy to download
Downloads: 14612
Living Marine Aquarium v2.0
	Beautiful, exotic, 3D fish swim alluringly through your desktop aquarium.
Downloads: 13879
Living 3D Butterflies
	Delight in the beauty of spectacular 3D butterflies. Enjoy summer in full bloom Three spectacular varieties of 3D butterflies Watch clouds drift by Flowers bend in gentle breeze Sounds of nature
Downloads: 13671
3D Falling Leaves
	Watch as Your Cares Drop Away Like the Leaves of Autumn! 3D Falling Leaves 3D Forest AnimDeer, Ducks, Squirrels & More Life-like Pond Picturesque Country Setting Soothing Sounds of Nature
Downloads: 13592
Romantic Moments
	7 loving scenes Accompanying poetry Relaxing sounds Romantic, poetic quotes by Robert Browning, Dolly Parton, and many more Easy to download
Downloads: 13130
Earth from Cosmos Screensaver		Altix Soft
	The Earth from Cosmos Screensaver shows images of our planet.
Downloads: 3298
Hubble Space Telescope images		Nature Postcards
	Amazing images of space from the Hubble Space Telescope
Downloads: 2854
The Earth From Space		Nature Postcards
	Out of the thousands of photographs that the space shuttle astronauts have taken a number stand out as being the most spectacular and artistically interesting. The Earth From Space provides 24 full resolution images of the best NASA has to offer.
Downloads: 1629
Ambient Light 3D Lite		Virtuart.org
	Unleash your creativity with the original screen saver featuring surreal 3D figures hovering over the screen with various artistic skins downloadale from our site for free and easy created on your own! Surpas yourself and share your artwork with other people!
Downloads: 1492
Beam Screensaver 1.72		Bravo Interactive
	Beam Screensaver - is OpenGL-accelerated 3D screensaver for Windows 9x/ME/NT4/2000/XP.Dive into fantastic world of furious space battles. You will be amazed how absorbing and relaxing this OpenGL-accelerated screensaver is. Discover yourself in the middle of space action among asteroid belts and eye-catching backgrounds. Enhance the impression from virtual journey with your favourite CD or MP3 music.
Downloads: 1337

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