John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Back when CRT monitors reigned supreme, screensavers were necessary to counteract the effects of display burn-in. These days, there's less of a need for screensavers, but they remain a vestigial part ...

Overview: Classic Windows screensavers weren’t just visuals; they were an experience that made idle time feel special.Designs like 3D Pipes and Flying Toasters ...

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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Look familiar? Charles O'Rear's Californian hillside was beamed onto millions of computer screens in 2001. Charles O'Rear/Microsoft Chuck ...

Remember Amanda? The Windows Dancer from Windows XP Media Center 2005 ? Well if you have been missing her since the Vista days, you can now get her back in Windows 7 & Windows Vista. It should work on ...