Mac OS X screensaver Software List

Description: It is like the built-in Slide Show screensaver on Mac OS X, but with more options and features:Keeps a persistent database of all the images found in the specified directory tree. This allows the screen saver to handle huge directory trees, and still have the benefit ofdisplaying images immediately, and,not "exercising" the disk every time it gets invoked.Can use all images in a directory tree (minus the ones that are excluded by other options, see below), or all images in one of your iPhoto albums.Options include:the speed of the zoom-in and -out;the duration for how long an image is displayed before the next one;whether or not the path of the image currently being displayed should be displayed, too.many more ...You can specify constraints for excluding images from being displayed:the minimal size in pixels (e.g., to exclude thumbnails);the minimal size in bytes;a list of file patterns; if the path of an image matches one of the patterns, it gets excluded (e.g., to exclude "index prints").You can review ...

Keywords: screen saver screensaver slide show directory database screen images image 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 93 kb; Updated: 2008-03-06

Description: Fracture is a screensaver that draws fractal images. These are images created from mathematical formulas, and are often very beautiful. It can draw a variety of types of fractals, and is very configurable.What's new in this version:OS X 10.5 compatibleFixed Preview mode display problemsFixed an incompatibility with very large monitors such as the Apple 30"Now works better as a desktop image under xBack and similar softwareSeveral other minor bug fixes

Keywords: desktop image screensaver desktop images image 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 418 kb; Updated: 2008-01-21

Description: MacLampsX will place bulbs around the edges of your display. Users can create their own bulbs, as well as arranging the included ones as they choose. A number of other options, such as opacity, flashing, and bulb chase are available as well. Favorite setups can be saved as themes.What's new in this version:Added a welcome dialogAdded a screensaver, along with screensaver mode in MacLampsXAdded a basic music playerAdded random flashing modeAdded support for multiple displaysSides/corners of the screen can now be configured to be emptyChanged data handling for bulbs to reduce memory usageBulbs can now be dragged from the list, even in detail modeThe bulb list is now sorted alphabetically (as opposed to randomly)Fixed a bug which caused opacity preferences to be ignoredMacLampsX now stops animation calls when you switch to another user accountReorganized preferences to give more flexibility and controlBulbs can now have a custom "preview image" that they draw in the list - useful for spacer bulbs, or bulbs b...

Keywords: screensaver animation memory screen create image music data 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 317 kb; Updated: 2008-01-19

Description: Chax is a collection of minor modifications and additions that make using Apple's iChat more enjoyable. Features include:Unified contact list shows all contacts from all accounts in one windowGrowl notifications for new messages and users changing statusAutomatically resize the contact list to fit the number of visible usersBuilt-in log viewerActivity log that displays your contacts' status changesAuto-accept file transfers, AV chats, and screen sharing requestsToggle text status visibility of usersAlways on top option for contact list, message windows and AV chatsSet font of names, status messages, and group separatorsOption to auto-accept text chats, skipping new message notification windowShow status changes directly in the message windowAdditional unread message notifications in the dockAutomatically go away when the screensaver activatesProperly use ICQ accounts without sending text formatting in messagesWhat's new in this version:(New) Options to disable the screen saver when receiving a new text me...

Keywords: screen saver screensaver contacts windows contact screen saver text 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1229 kb; Updated: 2008-01-17

Description: Mac3DWatch is a special ScreenSaver for MacOS X 10.3 or higher delivering RSS news feeds (it has been the first one in its category). It shows a live and spinning 3D metal watch synchronized with your local system watch, plus, optionally (in an overlaid scrolling text) your favourite and customizable RSS news feeds and Stock Quotes news feeds. So whenever the screensaver comes out, more than the local time, you will see your favourite latest RSS news scrolling on your screen. Simply hit the keys from 0 to 99 to select the channel you want to see. The user can also set up to 99 alarms which will play a sound a list of songs or an iTunes playlist at a given time.What's new in this version:Mac3DWatch is now compliant with MacOS X 10.5 Leopard.This is a free upgrade for all the version 1 registered users.

Keywords: screensaver playlist system screen sound watch free text 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 742 kb; Updated: 2007-12-03

Description: ScriptSaver is a screensaver module which can execute any AppleScript when it activates and/or deactivates. You can also choose a different screensaver to run after ScriptSaver has done its job. Use it to log out the current user (AppleScript included), pause iTunes, or set an away message in iChat.. the possibilities are endless!What's new in this version:Leopard compatibilityExperimental support for synchronous activation scripts

Keywords: screensaver scripts 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4; File size: 59 kb; Updated: 2007-12-01

Description: Anemona is a particle-based screensaver based on LiquidMac. Its movements suggest the ones of a sea anemone. Unlike LiquidMac, it doesn't use the SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor).What's new in this version:Fixed some typos

Keywords: screensaver 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 90 kb; Updated: 2007-11-05

Description: This is a screensaver module for Mac OS X.It's a quick and dirty port of the X-Window screensaver.

Keywords: screensaver window 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2; File size: 46 kb; Updated: 2007-05-13

Description: The RandomWeb screensaver searches the internet for digital photos based on popular digital camera filename formats, or by keyword or site search. The image display uses OpenGL (3D hardware accelerated) zooming and fading.

Keywords: screensaver internet digital search photos opengl image site 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4; File size: 362 kb; Updated: 2007-04-19

Description: It is like the built-in Slide Show screensaver on Mac OS X, but with more options and features:Keeps a persistent list of all the images found in the specified directory tree. This allows the screen saver to handle huge directory trees, and still have the benefit ofdisplaying images immediately, and,not "exercising" the disk every time it gets invoked.Options include:the speed of the zoom-in and -out;the duration for how long an image is displayed before the next one;whether or not the path of the image currently being displayed should be displayed, too.many more ...You can specify constraints for excluding images from being displayed:the minimal size in pixels (e.g., to exclude thumbnails);the minimal size in bytes;a list of file patterns; if the path of an image matches one of the patterns, it gets excluded (e.g., to exclude "index prints").Installation: just open the disk image, and copy ArtSaver.saver to the directory /Library/Screen Savers or ~/Library/Screen Savers (depending on write permissions an...

Keywords: screen savers screen saver screensaver slide show directory library screen images 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4; File size: 128 kb; Updated: 2007-03-09