Amid the sweeping landscape of Windows functionalities, there’s one feature that’s been a constant for decades, evolving in aesthetics but holding true to its core essence: the screensaver. While originally designed to prevent image burn-in on CRT monitors, screensavers today are more about personalization and aesthetics. They stand as a reflection of a user’s personality or interests, often turning a dormant screen into a canvas of memories, art, or inspiration. In the vibrant world of Windows 10 and 11, screensavers get an added layer of dynamism, allowing users not just to pick from preset animations but also to breathe life into their screens using their photos.
Imagine a personal gallery that plays out each time your computer takes a brief respite, showcasing moments of joy, wanderlust, or creativity. Windows makes this possible, allowing users to set their collection of photos as a screensaver that plays out in a slideshow format. So, instead of the static or animated screensavers of yore, you can have a dynamic montage of your cherished memories playing out. Whether you prefer a curated selection or an expansive collage, the flexibility of Windows ensures your screensaver is uniquely yours. Dive into this risewindows guide as we delineate the steps to transform your personal photos into a screensaver for Windows 10 and 11, adding a touch of personal flair to your computing experience.
How to Set up Photos as a Screensaver on Windows 11?
To set Photos as a screen saver in Windows 11, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, press the Windows + I hotkey to open the Settings app.
Step 2. Next, select the Personalization option in the left side pane of the Settings window.
Step 3. Then, click on the Lock Screen tile on the right sidebar of Personalization.
Step 4. After that, click the Screen saver option to open the Screen Saver Settings window.
Step 5. Then, under the Screen Saver Settings window, select Photos in the “Screen saver” drop-down menu.
Note: Windows 11 uses photos saved in the Pictures folder in Windows Library for the screen saver by default. To use the images from the other folder, keep reading the post.
Step 6. Then, Click the Settings button beside the Photos.
Step 7. Click the Browse button beside Photos when the “Photos Screen Saver Settings” window appears on your computer.
Step 8. Next, select a folder containing images you want to use as a screen saver and click the OK button.
Step 9. After that, if you want, you can change the Slide show speed and enable the Shuffle pictures option. When you’re done, click the Save button.
Step 10. Then, On the “Screen Saver Settings” window, click the Apply button.
Step 11. At last, click the OK button.
That’s it.
If there are subfolders under the selected folder, photos in subfolders will also be used for screen savers by Windows.
How to Set Up Photos as a Screensaver on Windows 10?
To set photos as a screen saver in Windows 10, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, right-click on the empty area on the desktop and select the Personalize option.
Step 2. When you’re done, the Personalization section opens under the Settings app.
Step 3. On the left side of Settings, select the Lock screen option, and on the right-side pane, click on the Screen saver settings link.
Step 4. After that, the Screen Saver Settings dialog will open on your computer. Select the Photos option from the Screen saver drop-down menu.
Step 5. Then, you will see similar options as you have seen in the above Windows 11 steps. In the Screen Saver Settings window, select Photos in the “Screen saver” drop-down menu.
Note: By default, Windows 10 uses photos saved in the Pictures folder in Windows Library for the screen saver. To use the images from the other folder, follow the below steps.
Step 6. Click the Settings button beside the Photos.
Step 7. Next, click the Browse button beside Photos when the “Photos Screen Saver Settings” window appears on your computer.
Step 8. Then, select a folder containing images you want to use as a screen saver and click the OK button.
Step 9. You can change the Slide show speed and enable the Shuffle pictures option if you want. When you’re done, click the Save button.
Step 10. On the “Screen Saver Settings” window, click the Apply button.
Step 11. At last, click the OK button.
Conclusion
Embracing a multi-monitor setup can significantly enhance your productivity and overall computing experience. Windows 10 and 11 are engineered to support and optimize this dual or multi-screen approach. A pivotal feature in this context is the taskbar, which by default appears on all connected displays. However, users have the flexibility to customize their behavior, allowing the taskbar to appear exclusively on one monitor or switch between them. This guide walked you through the process of moving the taskbar between monitors, ensuring you can tailor your multi-monitor setup to your preference.
