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Full screen application causes screen saver to not start (Lion)

When I am in a Full Screen application mode, the screen saver doesn't start. So I have to shift to another screen that doesn't show a full screen app. There the screen saver starts! This naturally ...
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32-bit only screen savers in Mountain Lion?

Is it possible to run 32-bit only screen savers in Mountain Lion? Just opening /System/Library/Frameworks/ScreenSaver.framework/Versions/A/Resources/ScreenSaverEngine.app in 32-bit mode doesn't run ...
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DisplayLink Screen Saver Issues

I am running OSX Lion 10.7.5 (can't upgrade yet due to corp policy) on my MBP 13" 2011. I run with the lid closed connected to two displays: HP 24" via DisplayPort/DVI adapter Dell 24" via Diamond ...
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How do you change the screen saver at the log in screen?

I migrated from Lion on an iMac to Mountain Lion on a Mini. The log in screen uses the clunky default message screen saver. I'd like to change it. I tried logging in as root and changing the screen ...
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Video screensaver in mountain lion

Can I somehow have a video loop as a screensaver in mountain lion? I remember the Save Hollywood app that worked for leopard, but nothing since then. Is there any way?
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Why is my login screensaver freezing, instead of the display going to sleep?

I have an iMac running Mac OS 10.6.8 with fast user switching enabled, Vine VNC server running on one user account, and the login screen displayed. The screensaver on the iMac activates but then ...
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Screensaver kicks on while typing

Running 10.8.3 on MBP with two external displays (TB-connected HDMI for the first external and USB/j5-connected HDMI to the second). With my mouse NOT in a corner and while typing, my screensaver ...
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How can I be notified when a user logs in or out, or when the screensaver starts?

I want to write a program that keeps track of exactly when my screen is on. To do this, I want to run my "make-a-note" program whenever I log in, log out, or turn the screensaver on or off (i.e., ...
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Is there a “digg” style stackexchange screen saver for mac?

I really enjoy the stackexchange community. I would love to find a screen saver for may mac that has a "digg" style flair to it that would show information from the stackexchange APIs. It would be ...
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Why didn't my Macbook sleep (USB Keyboard/Mouse was connected, lid open)

First off, let's begin with some research that I did before asking this question. Now, in my situation, I was using my Macbook Pro (Mountain Lion) with an Apple USB keyboard connected to the ...
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How to make the display go to sleep mode when Lion's Terminal.app is in full-screen mode?

I've noticed that when I'm running a full-screen Terminal.app in Lion, the display does not go to sleep. This left me with a nasty case of burn-in over the weekend with a magenta message box from an ...