xBack

Publisher:

Gideon Softworks, Inc.

Type:

Applications

Category: Screen Savers , Utilities

Shared by: Alex

On: 2017-11-24 16:23:06

Updated by: that-ben

On: 2017-11-27 10:24:35

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What is xBack?

xBack is a utility that allows you replace your desktop picture with a screen saver. While there are other ways to do it, none match xBacks ease of use or feature set. With xBack, you can bring your desktop to life.

Feature list

Quickly start/stop the desktop screen saver
Easily change the desktop screen saver
Media Support

iPhoto Albums and Slideshows
Quartz Composer files ( Mac OS X v10.4+ Only )
Create your own Slide Shows to share with others.

Configure screen saver preferences without having to open System Preferences
Preview screen savers without having to open System Preferences
Menu based usage - no wasted space in the dock
Expose Compatible
Set a different background for each display

Download xBack for Mac

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Compatibility notes

Requires Mac OS X v10.2 or later
Quartz Extreme

Installation

Install

Copy xBack to your hard drive
Double click xBack

Remove

Make sure Start at Login is not checked in the xBack menu
Select Quit xBack from the menu

Starting at Login

Select Start at Login from the xBack menu.

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Emulating this? It should run fine under: SheepShaver