If you want to replace the boring images on your computer screen with moving graphics, you can find all sorts of free screensavers and wallpaper on the Internet. Sites providing screensavers for free allow you to browse categorized galleries of images and easily download files with no strings attached.
What Is the Purpose of Free Screensavers and Wallpaper?
A screensaver does more than display flashy images. It protects your computer screen. A screensaver is a computer program which activates and displays moving images on the screen when your computer is turned on, but not in use. The program automatically displays moving wallpapers after a specified period of time has passed, which works to prevent burn-in damage on the screen.
Types of Free Screensavers and Wallpaper
Computer screen savers are some of the most heavily searched programs on the Internet, and it's no surprise with all the cool options available. Most people consider their own home computer or laptop to be a very personal item, and a screen saver is a fun way to make your computer look appealing. There are literally hundreds of websites providing free screen savers and wallpaper with moving images and colorful designs.
Animated moving wallpapers have become very popular. The 3d desktop wallpaper is also currently popular. If you want a seasonal or patriotic look, you won't have any trouble finding interesting images for Halloween and Christmas themes, as well as images of flags or famous politicians.
Additional themes and styles include images of sports teams or players, and classic screen saver images such as animated underwater fish. Nature lovers can choose from colorful landscapes of mountains, trees, flowers, and moving wallpapers of animals. If you really want to add your own touch, you can find sites allowing you to create your own screen saver and even add audio if you want.
Where to Find Free Screensavers and Wallpaper
Visit Screensavers.com and check out the free options. There are tons of sites offering free downloads, but use caution, because some sites can transfer viruses onto your computer if you're not careful. Another useful site is Freesaver.com The site is completely free and includes over 1,600 images. Visit more than one site and compare images.
Download Free Screensavers and Wallpaper Safely
Carelessly downloading files for free screen savers could potentially transfer harmful viruses and malware onto your hard drive if you're not careful. In addition, downloading large graphic-intensive files can seriously reduce your memory, causing your computer to run slower than molasses.
For that reason, make sure you're using free screensavers and wallpaper that are compatible with your computers operating system. If you're a Windows XP user with at least a 64-bit platform, you should have no problems taking advantage of some of the latest screensavers.
You should already have virus protection on your computer and it's very important to scan each file before proceeding to download. If malware or a virus makes it into your computer, you could wind up with a crashed hard drive.
The website you choose should also be regarded as a trusted source. Find out what others are saying about the site before going to town downloading wallpaper. You can download these files one at a time, or you can download several of them as a package.
Sources
- Pctechmojo.com: "How to Get Cost-Free Screensavers" (Accessed December 4, 2010).
- Worldvillage.com: "Where to Find Free Screensavers" (Accessed December 4, 2010).
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