This applies to all versions of Mac OS and Mac OS X.īut wait! There’s actually one more default system level folder for screen savers in Mac OS, though on a standard Mac OS installation, it is limited to use by the default collection of screen savers for National Geographic, Aerial, Cosmos, and Nature Patterns, that we’ve pointed to before when discussing uncovering hidden wallpapers in Mac OS X (1) (and 2). This is also where the default screen savers are located in Mac OS, for example the Flurry or Floating Message screen savers.Īn easy way to access that folder is with the incredibly useful Command-Shift-G keyboard shortcut in the Mac Finder, which lets you instantly jump to any directory on a Mac if you know the path. The system level screen saver folder is located in the /System/ folder and any screen saver located in the directory will be included on all other user accounts on the Mac.

The Default System-Level Screen Saver Location in Mac OS The new iMac comes in seven gorgeous and fun colors that match the colors for the “Hello” screensaver, Credit: Apple Inc.Knowing where the screen saver directories are located can be useful for various reasons, whether for installing a screen saver, removing one, editing one of the files with Quartz Composer, or various other purposes, so we’ll quickly show you where you can find the screen saver folders on a Mac. For the best variety, choose the All option. Minimal provides a monochromatic/gray-style appearance. Spectrum uses bold colors that match the backs of the iMac models along with the pastel-color text. Soft Tones use the pastel colors that match those from the iMac along with the bold-colored text. There are three themes you can choose from: Soft Tones, Spectrum, and Minimal. The color of the background dynamically changes. The screensaver will write the word “hello” with a colorful background. These dynamic colors also pay homage to the colorful M1-based iMacs. As you could tell, this screensaver pays homage to the original Macintosh from 1984. One noticeable additional feature found in macOS Big Sur 11.3 is a new ‘Hello’ screensaver. These Release Candidates are most likely going to be the final versions of these software updates that Apple will ship to the public. After yesterday’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event, Apple released Release Candidates across all of its platforms.

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