Screensavers?

Foe · 04-May-05, 04:26 PM

Used to use a screensaver all the time. Changed them to match my desktop themes every week.That is till I found out about how much resource it uses. That and the idea that it was only there and running, when I was away from the computer. So I stopped using them, and just have my screen go off if I am away. Or turn the monitor off all together.

So I was curious how many people use screensavers? If you do or don't, would you explain why you do or don't use one? What benefits you see to using or not using them?
Thanks

Im_gumby · 04-May-05, 04:35 PM

I use it for the locking feature, rather than having to manually lock it when I leave.

I use TV static for 10 minutes, then I use powersave to turn it completely off.

Spectrum · 04-May-05, 04:43 PM

After 5 minutes, monitor turns off.

EstwingMan · 04-May-05, 04:46 PM

I used to use the simple ones back in the 90's when they were actually needed to prevent screen burn-in. After that, they all started to look the same (there were a few cool ones, but the cool ones needed so many resources, they would lock up my PC). Now that I have computers that can run the cool ones, I'd rather use all available resourses for Folding.

mrcracker · 04-May-05, 04:57 PM

I'm with the above. 5 mins automatic lock and monitor off... save the cycles for folding...

Highperf15 · 04-May-05, 05:49 PM

Bah........I still luv my Heinekin bottle cap screensaver........

PHLAK · 04-May-05, 05:53 PM

Once I am done using the comp I just turn off the screen or it will shut off on its own. I hate screen savers. I usually have alot of stuff running the background when I am away so I dont want some stupid screen saver runnig and to lock it up.

Dr3w · 04-May-05, 06:04 PM

gumby were u get your screensaver ?

Fatsobob · 04-May-05, 07:16 PM

I just have a basic one.
I use a folder that has all my wallpapers and i have them flash across the screen every five seconds.
As for login screen, i totally cloaked my entire login screen and it looks like just a black screen.

lokies_mom · 04-May-05, 07:32 PM

I've had the same one for years " HERE THERE BE DRAGONS " 10 mims. later at shuts off !

Pharaoh · 04-May-05, 07:40 PM

I too only use it for the locking feature.
But I do change it from time to time to
depict what ever mood I'm in at the moment

piscikeeper · 04-May-05, 09:02 PM

no screensavers and my monitors are on 24/7.i spend a lot of time tweaking my linux desktops to look good and i want to see em.(and i can check folding status on each machine with a quick fly-by)

Que_66 · 04-May-05, 09:49 PM

I like my wallpaper way too much to hide it with a screensaver.

Some of the monitors downstairs shut off after 10 min and others I shut off manually.

HoJo · 04-May-05, 09:53 PM

None for me for the same reason as you Foe...uses to much resourses. Takes away from folding.

Foe · 04-May-05, 10:26 PM

Man, I did not realize how many people lock or password their PC's. Especially at home! Dang, I am glad I do not have to do that.

turbopsi · 04-May-05, 10:31 PM

I use no screen savers, and my monitor stays on.

So much for an energy bill eh.

Cyno01 · 04-May-05, 10:54 PM

Matrix "digital rain" but in blue to match my case lighting after 10 min, powersaving after 30, but i turn my monitors off before i go to bed, but my CRT shocks me when i turn it on or off so i just turn the brightness and contrast all the way down.

jhoop2002 · 19-May-05, 11:15 PM

I just have the basic windows xp screen saver, every now and then i change it to starfield, mystify, or pipes. But after 15 min my monitors shut off.

HappyCamper · 20-May-05, 02:45 AM

I don't use a screensaver, just because I don't really want one. I think they're more of an annoyance than anything. For instance...I'll be reading a book for homework for an english paper or something...then the Windows XP logo will start bouncing around the screen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foe


	Man, I did not realize how many people lock or password their PC's. Especially at home! Dang, I am glad I do not have to do that.

I only lock my computers because I don't want my parents screwing up my PC's with their lack of knowledge...

Crazy_J · 20-May-05, 03:00 AM

I don't use a screen saver and for password protection this is what I do.

This works for WinXP:

1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Log Off "Your username"
3. Click on Switch User

When you click on your username it will ask you for a password. This works if you have a password associated with your account. I find this to be more secure because there are many ways to get around typing in the correct password for screensavers.

My method doesn't use up any additional resources and all the services and applications are still running in the background.

View Poll Results: Use Screensavers?
Yes	11	32.35%
No	22	64.71%
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04-May-05, 04:26 PM		#1 (permalink)
Foe Apex Tech God	Screensavers? Used to use a screensaver all the time. Changed them to match my desktop themes every week.That is till I found out about how much resource it uses. That and the idea that it was only there and running, when I was away from the computer. So I stopped using them, and just have my screen go off if I am away. Or turn the monitor off all together. So I was curious how many people use screensavers? If you do or don't, would you explain why you do or don't use one? What benefits you see to using or not using them? Thanks

04-May-05, 07:32 PM		#10 (permalink)
lokies_mom PCApex's Mom	I've had the same one for years " HERE THERE BE DRAGONS " 10 mims. later at shuts off ! Last edited by lokies_mom; 04-May-05 at 08:11 PM..

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04-May-05, 04:35 PM		#2 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	I use it for the locking feature, rather than having to manually lock it when I leave. I use TV static for 10 minutes, then I use powersave to turn it completely off.

04-May-05, 04:43 PM		#3 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	After 5 minutes, monitor turns off.

04-May-05, 04:46 PM		#4 (permalink)
EstwingMan Da Hammer Man	I used to use the simple ones back in the 90's when they were actually needed to prevent screen burn-in. After that, they all started to look the same (there were a few cool ones, but the cool ones needed so many resources, they would lock up my PC). Now that I have computers that can run the cool ones, I'd rather use all available resourses for Folding.

04-May-05, 04:57 PM		#5 (permalink)
mrcracker Apex Master Tech Apprentice	I'm with the above. 5 mins automatic lock and monitor off... save the cycles for folding...

04-May-05, 05:49 PM		#6 (permalink)
Highperf15 a.k.a., Frank Bullitt	Bah........I still luv my Heinekin bottle cap screensaver........

04-May-05, 05:53 PM		#7 (permalink)
PHLAK Apex Tech God	Once I am done using the comp I just turn off the screen or it will shut off on its own. I hate screen savers. I usually have alot of stuff running the background when I am away so I dont want some stupid screen saver runnig and to lock it up.

04-May-05, 06:04 PM		#8 (permalink)
Dr3w Apex Elite Expert Tech	gumby were u get your screensaver ?

04-May-05, 07:16 PM		#9 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	I just have a basic one. I use a folder that has all my wallpapers and i have them flash across the screen every five seconds. As for login screen, i totally cloaked my entire login screen and it looks like just a black screen.

04-May-05, 07:40 PM		#11 (permalink)
Pharaoh Apex Tech God	I too only use it for the locking feature. But I do change it from time to time to depict what ever mood I'm in at the moment

04-May-05, 09:02 PM		#12 (permalink)
piscikeeper Apex Tech Fanatic	no screensavers and my monitors are on 24/7.i spend a lot of time tweaking my linux desktops to look good and i want to see em.(and i can check folding status on each machine with a quick fly-by)

04-May-05, 09:49 PM		#13 (permalink)
Que_66 Apex Master Tech	I like my wallpaper way too much to hide it with a screensaver. Some of the monitors downstairs shut off after 10 min and others I shut off manually.

04-May-05, 09:53 PM		#14 (permalink)
HoJo Review Pimp, but still Jo's Ho	None for me for the same reason as you Foe...uses to much resourses. Takes away from folding.

04-May-05, 10:26 PM		#15 (permalink)
Foe Apex Tech God	Man, I did not realize how many people lock or password their PC's. Especially at home! Dang, I am glad I do not have to do that.

04-May-05, 10:31 PM		#16 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged	I use no screen savers, and my monitor stays on. So much for an energy bill eh.

04-May-05, 10:54 PM		#17 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Matrix "digital rain" but in blue to match my case lighting after 10 min, powersaving after 30, but i turn my monitors off before i go to bed, but my CRT shocks me when i turn it on or off so i just turn the brightness and contrast all the way down.

19-May-05, 11:15 PM		#18 (permalink)
jhoop2002 Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I just have the basic windows xp screen saver, every now and then i change it to starfield, mystify, or pipes. But after 15 min my monitors shut off.

20-May-05, 03:00 AM		#20 (permalink)
Crazy_J Apex Tech Demi-God	I don't use a screen saver and for password protection this is what I do. This works for WinXP: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Log Off "Your username" 3. Click on Switch User When you click on your username it will ask you for a password. This works if you have a password associated with your account. I find this to be more secure because there are many ways to get around typing in the correct password for screensavers. My method doesn't use up any additional resources and all the services and applications are still running in the background.