The reason: we have personally relevant pictures that we’d like to be reminded of by default, instead of desiring what others lure our attention and imagination to (publicity).
So if you have pictures with things dear to your heart, don’t let them rust in some too easily forgotten folders.
First, in case you need to know:
How to change your screensaver in Windows XP
How to change your screensaver in Windows 7
1. Picasa screensaver
Pros: Has a Collage option. Also, you can select several folders and check/uncheck them. Useful when you want to see only some of the folders previously selected.
Con: Can be installed only along with Picasa.
If you need a bit of technical help: How-To: Create Custom Screensaver with Picasa
Downloadable from picasa.google.com
2. Cozi screensaver
Pro: very design conscious, very good-looking, very elegant. It shows 3 up to 8 pictures at a time (7+/-2 anyone? :) all from the same folder – which makes it unique in a surprisingly great way. I personally love it.
Downloadable from http://www.cozi.com/Download-Photo-Screensaver.htm
3. Album Art Screensaver
Particularity: Displays the pictures in a customizable rectangular grid.
Con: It squeezes the pictures a bit in order to make them square (like the album covers).
Downloadable from http://www.crayonroom.com/screensaver.php
4. Media Collage
Pro: Displays videos, not just static images. Big plus.
Uses a grid somehow similar to the one in Album Art Screensaver, but without stretching the pictures.
Con: Lacks randomness. Big minus.
Available at http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Screensavers/Media-Collage-Screen-Saver-Slideshow.shtml
5. Photo Slideshow Screensaver
Con: Trial
Pro: If you play a bit with the many options you may find really nice feeling effects. Video available here.
Downloadable from photo-slideshow-screensaver.com
6. Picturoid
Pros: Spectacular.
Cons: $5, the demo shows just the obnoxious “Buy or bye-bye” message. Despite the video, the trial version is so impaired that it’s not worth the time.
Site: http://www.jsr-productions.com/products.php?id=16
7. Photojoy
Pros: Eyecandy bonanza
Cons: Too eye candish for some.
Downloadable from photojoy.com
