Are screensavers art? If they are, one of the most iconic Windows screensavers, 3D Pipes, only existed because of an internal Windows contest to show off OpenGL support to Windows NT. Chen’s latest ...

Way back when: People used screensavers to prevent "burn-in" on CRT monitors, where static images could permanently damage the screen. Screensavers like 3D Pipes animated the display during inactivity ...

In Windows XP, there's a list of several default screensavers to choose from. One of these is the 3D flying objects screensaver. When you're at the office, every personal touch you add to your work ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There was a time when screensavers truly saved screens. If you used ...

It always felt like something important was about to reveal itself to you around the next turn, but it never did. Reading time 4 minutes In the 1990s, computers were like portals to a fever dream. The ...