For those who don’t want a black screen to appear on their Mac desktop after a few minutes of inactivity, there is an option to set a screen saver. By adding a password, the screen saver can act as an extra layer of protection. In addition, you can customize the screen saver, even adding photos from your computer’s library.
In this article, we will discuss the process of setting up and customizing a screen saver on your Mac. Additionally, you will learn how to upload a custom screen saver for your Mac desktop.
Set up a screen saver on a Mac
A screen saver is an image, usually animated, that appears on your Mac screen after a period of inactivity. It usually appears on your screen when you haven’t done anything in a few minutes. To return to the normal screen, you will usually need to move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard.
Setting up a screen saver on a Mac is a simple and straightforward process that will only take you a few minutes. Follow the steps below to see how it’s done:
- Click on the apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
- Select System preferences in the dropdown menu.
- Proceed to Desktop and screen saver option.
- Go to the Screen saver eyelash.
- Choose a screen saver from the list of options.
- Continue until saver after option to decide when the screen saver will appear.
That’s all you have to do to set up a screen saver on your Mac. Keep in mind that the exact process may vary depending on which macOS you have. The method we show you applies to Catalina, Sierra, Monterey and Mojave.
If you are using Ventura OS, here is what you need to do:
- Navigate to the apple menu in the menu bar.
- Click on System settings in the drop-down list.
- Find Screen saver in the left sidebar.
- Choose a screen protector for your Mac.
- Go to the Options button on the right.
- Adjust the screen saver settings according to your preferences.
Depending on the length of the specified inactivity period, the screen saver will automatically start on your screen. To make your screen “wake up,” you can move your mouse, tap the trackpad, or press a key on your keyboard.
There are several ways to customize the screensaver and you can even choose multiple images to make a slideshow. By checking “Random slide order”, the order of the images will be random.
If you don’t have a specific screen saver you want to use, click the Use random screensaver option in the “Desktop and Screen Saver” window. To add a clock to your screen saver, click the Show with clock option.
If you want to add a password to your screen saver, here’s what you have to do:
- Click on the apple menuAnd go to System preferences.
- Proceed to Security and Privacy.
- Go to the General option.
- Choose Require passwordand the after sleep or screensaver starts option.
- Finish setting the password.
You can also set up “hot corners” if you want to quickly access your Mac’s features. To use hot corners, simply move the pointer over a corner of the screen and it will appear automatically.
How to create a screen saver on a Mac
When setting up a screen saver on your Mac, you have two options. You can choose from pre-made Mac screensavers or import a photo from your library. Depending on your operating system, there are different categories to choose from, such as landscapes, flowers, colors, and more.
You can even download free custom animated screensavers from various websites. If you want to choose an image for your screen saver, you can edit it and add special effects using any photo editing program.
To set a custom screen saver on your Mac, here’s what you need to do next:
- Click on the apple menu in the top left-hand corner.
- Choose System preferences.
- Navigate to Desktop and screen saverand then go to Screen saver.
- Select the Fountain button below the preview.
- Gonna Choose the folder.
- Find the custom screen saver you created or downloaded.
- Select Choose.
- Watch the Advance to ensure everything looks good in full screen view.
Make your Mac screen more fun
When you haven’t used your Mac for a few minutes, the screen will automatically turn black. If you want to add some color or make your screen more interesting when it’s idle, you can set a screen saver. Not only can you choose from several pre-made screen savers, but you can also create a custom screen saver.
