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    what are the best screensavers to get?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by predatorramboxxx, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. predatorramboxxx

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    i was wondering what screen savers everyone uses and what are the best to download/buy.
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 22, 2008
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    i just have mine screen set to go turn off after 20 minutes of no use. that is the best screen "saver".
     
    x64, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. predatorramboxxx

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    lol
    i trying to find a cool screen saver
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 22, 2008
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    i am sure they are around. you dont see much screen saver talk these days. seems like it was a more popular thing so to speak in the 90's early 2000's.
     
    x64, Jun 22, 2008
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    You could try electric sheep. It's "cool".
     
    Gintoki, Jun 22, 2008
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    Flying toasters? Oops...just had a 1989 flashback there. :p
     
    Fountainhead, Jun 22, 2008
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    This one is not for the faint-hearted!
    Binary is another cool one.
     
    zmdmw52, Jun 22, 2008
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    lol bsod ones
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 22, 2008
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    Are you a car fanatic? If you are, go to websites like Audi.com or others, and they offer some cool ones.
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jun 25, 2008
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  10. predatorramboxxx

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    no not really
    i like psychedelia screen savers
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 25, 2008
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    Have you checked out electric sheep? I did suggest it before.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 25, 2008
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    what happened to those flying toasters :( I want them!
     
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    it was good but like after 10 seconds it makes this cell thing and repeats it and its kinda of lame
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 25, 2008
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    Aren't you supposed to download more "sheep" to get something outrageous?
     
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    ok will try again?
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 25, 2008
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    psychedelia screen savers, Really good stuff.
     
    devils.master, Jun 25, 2008
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  19. predatorramboxxx

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    i dont like it sorry
    iam trying the sheep again
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 25, 2008
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    I just say don't use one....wastes energy. IMO so don't bash on me for this.
     
    Pablomancan, Jun 26, 2008
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  21. predatorramboxxx

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    ok cares about energy
    JK
    but i heard putting pc in sleep mode is much as a waste as a screensaver
    i would turn my pc off but it takes for ever to turn on
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 26, 2008
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