I suppose our monitors for computers are getting fairly sophisticated. In past years the real problem was that any image remaining for an extended period would “burn” the image on the monitor. So the screensaver was the salvation of those early monitors – at least, that was the intent. The original screensaver was a blank screen!
Not to be outdone, pictures and animation was added as screens became able to withstand the “burn” time. Audio was added. Of course, one of the other intents of the early screen saver (privacy from those who just “popped into your office”), was now complemented by a full video presentation which distracted your visitors.
Today I was viewing a screensaver on my wife’s computer that takes the pictures you select and continuously plays them across the screen. I’ve glanced over once in a while and just enjoyed myself. Of particular interest was a recent picture which was of my mother, myself, my daughter and her daughter. There is a legacy there which I appreciate.
Now, you are just going to have to imagine that. Since you are reading this, your screensaver hasn’t kicked in yet!
I saw this other one in Regina Computer Exchange, RCE, yesterday, that was like looking down into shallow clear water on the beach with small tropical fish swimming around. Every so often the surface of the water would ripple when a drop of water fell to it.