A screen saver for people who would rather see a Blue Angels flyby than a bouncing logo
Your monitor sits idle for hours, and the default screen saver does nothing for you. Armed Forces Screen Saver from Tazmaniacs fills that time with photos of US military hardware: aircraft, tanks, ships and the people who use them.
Quick facts
- Type: Windows screen saver with wallpaper support
- Content: more than 70 photos
- Effects: over two dozen transitions between images
- Platforms: Tazmaniacs lists its screen savers for Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7
- Price: $10.95
Key features
More than 70 military photos across many subjects
You see F-15 Eagles, F-16 Falcons, tanks, aircraft carriers, submarines, helicopters, artillery, the Blue Angels, exercises, machine guns and Marines in action. It is a broad mix, not a single aircraft type.
Over two dozen visual effects between images
The photos change with more than two dozen transition effects, so the slideshow doesn't look the same each cycle.
Every photo doubles as desktop wallpaper
If one image catches your eye, you can set it as your desktop wallpaper. A wallpaper manager and a screen saver control come free with the program.
A Sticky Note that stays visible while your PC is locked
The Sticky Note shows a message of your choice on the screen saver. If the screen saver is password-protected, the computer stays locked while passers-by can still read something like "back after lunch" or "in a meeting".
Settings in one clean tabbed window
Appearance and behavior options are in a single tabbed window, so you can set it up quickly.
Who it's for
It suits you if you like military aviation, armor or naval subjects and want them on your desktop. It also suits you if you want an office screen saver that can show a short message while the PC is locked.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a wide range of subjects, from fighters to submarines to artillery.
- Pro: photos can be used as wallpaper.
- Pro: the Sticky Note works with a locked, password-protected screen saver.
- Con: the photo set is fixed at a little over 70 images, so it can feel repetitive over time.
- Con: it focuses on US military subjects, so it won't suit you if you want other nations' equipment.
FAQs
Can I use the pictures as wallpaper?
Yes. Each of the photos can be displayed as your desktop wallpaper, and a wallpaper manager is included.
Can I leave a message on my screen while I'm away?
Yes. The Sticky Note feature shows a configurable message on the screen saver, even when the computer is locked with a password-protected screen saver.
How many images are included?
More than 70 photos.
Which Windows versions does it run on?
Tazmaniacs describes its screen savers as made for Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7.
System requirements
Tazmaniacs lists its screen savers for Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista/7. The program includes an easy installer and uninstaller.