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Disabling the Screen Saver on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're tired of the default screen saver on your Mac, which displays a slideshow of Apple products, there are a couple of ways to disable or customize it. One reason why you may not see the screen savers in the /System » Library » Screen Savers folder is that their names start with a period, making them invisible to the Finder.

The first solution involves changing the settings in the Desktop & Screen Saver System Preferences panel. To do this, go into the Options screen for your chosen screen saver and uncheck the Public Slide Show option. This will cause the saver panel to show a message stating you need to pick at least one public show before using the screen saver.

Another solution is to remove the screen saver from showing in the random rotation. However, testing this can be quite tricky! If you're not comfortable with this method, there's an alternative: simply go into the Options screen for your chosen screen saver and choose a different slide show option.

Someone on the Macworld forums asked about disabling the default screen saver, which displays Apple products fading in and out of your screen. While it may be somewhat annoying unless you've configured slide shows in its Options panel, there are ways to customize or disable it.

For those who like using the random screen saver option in the Desktop & Screen Saver System Preferences panel, they might find the default view a bit overwhelming. However, by following these steps, you can customize your screen saver and avoid seeing the Apple products slideshow.

By disabling the default screen saver on your Mac, you can create a more personalized desktop experience that suits your preferences.

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