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267368 2004-08-31 04:42:00 I have a 15inch LCD screen, the manufacturer's booklet it syas to use a screensaver, thats ok, but....will a wallpaper flipper do the same as long as its set to change every 10mins or so ?

I would rather use a wallpaper flipper, as I can add my own selection of pics and not rely on boring screensavers.

Would appreciate peoples thoughts on this one........thanks
gtr676 (5919)
267369 2004-08-31 05:40:00 I am not too sure about a "wallpaper flipper" as the desktop icons and taskbar will remain static. With a screensaver the entire desktop image constantly changes which is the idea of it. You could set your taskbar to autohide and have no desktop icons which would overcome that problem.
Also, a wallpaper flipper may use a lot more system resources which your computer may struggle with if it is not of high specifications, eg lots of RAM, etc.
tommy (2826)
267370 2004-08-31 06:41:00 I'll agree with what Tommy said, but if your only concern is what images are shown then have a look for a screen saver that simply cycles through a selection of your own images. I know I used one once upon a time, but can't remember what it was called I'm afraid...

Cheers,
S
Spartacus (3313)
267371 2004-08-31 06:59:00 www.wallpaperchanger.de
Doesn't use any resources basicly.
Bye
Peter H (220)
267372 2004-08-31 07:30:00 I add my recommendation to Peter's.
Wallpaperchanger is small & nifty with lots of options for how often you want to change pix & the kind you want to use.
I'm having fun with it.
Laura (43)
267373 2004-08-31 07:42:00 what about webshots, i used to use it a while ago, there are some great pictures available that can be downloaded and they can be used as screen savers
HTH :D
Patrick 2003 (277)
267374 2004-08-31 09:33:00 thanks to all for the advice, and thanks Peter, I an now using Wallpaper Changer found at the website with your URL . gtr676 (5919)
267375 2004-09-01 00:54:00 Not sure what OS your running but under XP it is possible to get set up a screensaver that basically just cycles through the pictures in My Pictures (or whereever you want I think). enceladus (6088)
267376 2004-09-01 01:43:00 Dont use anything.

How long do you leave your computer on doing nothing?
You could press the off button on the screen, if you want to leave your computer running and not actually use it.
Rob99 (151)
267377 2004-09-01 02:40:00 How long do you leave your computer on doing nothing?

I turn the comp on in the morning and usually leave it on all day and shut down at nite.
I guess the off button is the most logical choice, thanks
gtr676 (5919)
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