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What tech whiz came up with the idea of the screen saver, anyway? Believe it or not, those too-cute flying toasters that used to pop up onscreen when our computers were at rest served a function other than entertainment. But Macintosh users don’t know that screensavers were invented to serve a technical function. Back when computers had monochrome CRT monitors, screensavers prevented phosphor burn-in. Those toasters, swimming fish, tail-wagging puppies, were there for more than just entertainment.
We all know that in the years since the personal computer came into use, Macintosh has revolutionized the computer industry. CRT monitors have gone the way of the dinosaur, and all computers now have LCD computer monitors. Screensavers aren’t necessary because burn-in isn’t an issue. But we’ve come to love our screen savers. If you’re using your Macintosh at the office, your screen saver provides privacy from your boss and co-workers prying eyes.
But screen savers can serve a wide variety of functions, including expressing our individuality and taste with our favorite photos and snazzy graphics. Macintosh iCal and Address Book users might want to have a screensaver that’s more functional. The good news is that now they can get one, because PocketMac has invented an application called PocketMac iCalScreenSaver. It projects all of your iCal appointments as your screen saver when your computer’s resting. It can also project your iCal calendar in a daily format, or a weekly format, until your entire month’s schedule has been cycled onscreen. You can also have your screensaver display your Address Book contacts.
Also, you can have PocketMac iCalScreenSaver displayed in four individual color schemes: sunset, blue-grey, tangerine and green. And you get the option of choosing which calendars you want to display on your iCal screen saver. Your business appointments can show up onscreen at the office and your personal appointments can appear when you’re at home, if that’s what you want. You can also exclude personal appointments from your iCal screensaver.
It takes about five minutes to install PocketMac iCalScreenSaver on your Macintosh.
