#.XSCREENSAVER FILE LOCATION INSTALL#
#.XSCREENSAVER FILE LOCATION UPDATE#
#.XSCREENSAVER FILE LOCATION SOFTWARE#
#.XSCREENSAVER FILE LOCATION PASSWORD#

#.XSCREENSAVER FILE LOCATION INSTALL#

There is an additional package you will need to install to gain access to more. Please note not all of the screensavers are installed by default. To enable a screensaver, you will need to tick the checkbox next to its name by clicking it. When selected, you will see a preview to the right side. Use this menu to select a screensaver by clicking it.

Directly below the mode options, you will find a list of all the screensavers that you can enable.

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You can even have the software cycle between the many options. Random Screen Saver – The last option is also the default option.īy selecting this option, the screensaver software will automatically choose between any of your chosen screensavers.You can use the box below these options to select the screensaver that you want to be displayed. Only One Screen Saver – This option is helpful if you want to only display a single screensaver on your Raspberry Pi.Blank Screen Only – If you select this option, your Raspberry Pi will display no screensaver, but the display output will still be blanked.Īfter the time has passed, the video output on your Raspberry Pi will be disabled until movement occurs.This option will turn off both the screen blanking and the screensaver functionality. Disable Screen Saver – If you don’t want your Raspberry Pi to disable the screen, use this option.Within this drop-down menu, you will find several different options. This option allows you to control the behavior of your Raspberry Pi’s screensaver. Probably the most crucial option on here is the “ Mode” option.We will quickly go over these settings so that you have an idea of how each option affects the screensaver. Within this menu, you will need to hover over the “ Preferences” option ( 2.) located near the bottom of the menu.įinally, you should see “ Screensaver” as an available option ( 3.), click it to open the software. To find the “ XScreensaver” software, you will need to click the Raspberry icon in the top-left ( 1.) to open the start menu. Once you have the screensaver software installed on your Raspberry Pi, we can now put it to use.ĭon’t worry, as the software that we are using is straightforward to use, even for beginner users.ġ. XScreensaver uses a graphical interface for configuration, meaning we don’t need the terminal to use it. Once the screensaver package finishes installing to your Raspberry Pi, you can use it through your devices desktop interface. To install “ xscreensaver” to your device, type in the command below. With your Raspberry Pi now running up-to-date software, you can install the screensaver software. You can easily open the terminal on the desktop interface using the CTRL + ALT + T shortcut.Ģ.

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You can update the software on your Raspberry Pi by using the following two commands in your devices terminal. Before we get started, make sure your Pi is running up-to-date software. Using this software, you can control how the screensaver is displayed on your Raspberry Pi, including the ability to disable it altogether.ġ. To use a screensaver on your Raspberry Pi, we will need to use a piece of software called “ xscreensaver“. Installing the Screensaver Software to the Raspberry Pi We achieve this by installing a special package called “ xscreensaver“. In the following guide, we guide we will be showing you how you can set up and use screensavers on the Raspberry Pi.

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In modern computers, screensavers are still used often, with users often using them for decoration, password protection, or privacy. If you have ever looked into OLED displays, you will be familiar with burn-in as they face a similar issue. If you prefer that your display remains on but still want the contents of the display hidden, you can use a screensaver.Ī screensaver was originally designed to prevent burn-in from occurring on a CRT monitor by constantly changing what is being displayed. This method, simply put, stops video from being output by the Pi’s graphics processor. By default, Raspberry Pi OS uses screen blanking to hide the screen after a certain amount of time has passed.

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