I don’t usually use scrensavers. Because I’m usually very active on the computer most of the time they are even disabled. Anyway, I do like to have a nice screensaver when I need to look at it. Default Windows screensavers are old, plain and boring. So, why not look for the best ones out there? I did and I’m bringing my discoveries to you. I did select the ones I consider the best, quality is always better over quantity. I do want tons of wallpapers so I can have several to choose from… but I really don’t need the same amount of screensavers, I just need some really good ones…
Polar Clock v3
Polar Clock is a calendar screensaver designed in an innovative and elegant way. It displays the current date and time in a polar coordinate system, the circle closes as the time passes. It is available in more then 20 languages and it includes a comprehensive options panel.
Link: Polar Clock
Twingly
Twingly screensaver is visualizing the global blog activity in real time. Forget RSS readers where you see only what you’re interested in. With Twingly screensaver you get a 24/7 stream of all (viewer discretion advised) blog activity, straight to your screen.
Link: Twingly
System 47
A Star Trek theme based screensaver. System 47 runs on Dual-Systems with a different view on each monitor.
Link: System 47
Fireflies
A screensaver with psychedelic colors…
Link: Fireflies
Digg Screensavers
Digg screensavers displays stories, topics, and containers in visual appealing formats.
Links: Arc | Stack | Swarm | Bigspy
Mapped Up
MappedUp tracks a large number of RSS news sources and displays their latest items on a world map, geographically and in real-time. It can be personalized.
Link: Mapped Up
Hand Written Clock
AJ Screensaver is a freeware clock screensaver that lets you select 14 ways to display the actual time, including the great Hand Written Clock by Yugo Nakamura.
Link: Hand Written Clock
Fliqlo
Gread Analog Clock for your desktop. Its a pleasure to see time passing by this way…
Link: Fliqlo
Flurry
A port of the classic OS X Flurry screensaver for Windows.
Link: Flurry
More Screensavers
- Uniqlock
- World Clock
- Cooler Screen Saver
- Electric Sheep
- UniveRSS
- RSSSaver
- Star Alliance
- Really Slick Screensavers
Do you have any screensaver you want to suggest?
I’ve personally downloaded and tested all of these screensavers, anyway take into account that Screensavers are executable files and therefore it’s best to use a Anti-Virus program before installing them. Use at your own risk.
i don’t remember the last time i used a screensaver, but these r really cool
thanx for the great collection.
You are welcome.
Obrigado, excelente post.
Adorei o Fliqlo…
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very nice screensavers. i actually downloaded & installed fireflies, and really liked it. by the way - it has WRONG description!
@jason lee - It has mate, thanks a lot for noticing.