Mac OS X comes with a set of really awesome, HD screensavers. But, they can never be enough. You will want to download and install other exciting screensavers from the web – say, for example, new movie screensavers or festival-themed screensavers.
Installing screensavers were easy (they’re still easy), but the way you added them to your library has changed in Mac OS X Mavericks or Yosemite. The updates in software and GateKeeper security have made the procedure a little lengthier. And for a few people, complicated.
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It is no longer a “double-click and install” procedure, especially for third-party apps. If you try to do so, you will get an error message that the file cannot be opened, as it is from an unknown developer. However, do not be disheartened! Here are a couple of ways to install your favorite screensavers from the web on your Mac OS X.
How to Add Screen Saver via Right-Click on Mac
This method works for files having an extension of, “.saver.” For the files having the extension of “.qtz” extension, follow method #2.
Step #1. Open “Finder” from your dock.
Step #2. In it, locate the screen saver you want to install. It will end with extension “some_name.saver” (some_name being the file name.) Right-click on file and choose “open.”
Step #3. A warning message will pop up, “some_name.saver is from an unidentified developer. Are you sure you want to open it?” Click “Open.”
Step #4. Your “System Preferences” will automatically start in your Screen Saver window. With it, you will get a dialogue box asking to install the selected screensaver for the current users or all users on your Mac. Check the appropriate box and click on “Install.”
Step #5. Now, activate the new screensaver from the list as usual.
How to Add Screensaver via Screen Saver Folder on Mac
This method works for the files having the extension of, “.qtz.”
Step #1. Press Command+Shift+G and type
~/Library/Screen Savers/
Step #2. Drag the downloaded screen saver file in the “Screen Savers” folder. (side note: you can drag .saver files into the folder and they’ll work too)
Step #3. Go back to the “Apple” menu → System Preferences → Desktop & Screen Savers to locate this file and use it.
Note that if you want the screen saver to be available for all users on your Mac, in the first step, go to
/Library/Screen Savers/
(skip the ~).That’s all folks!
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Now you can feel like an ensign on board the enterprise every time you use your computer. Make your Mac display LCARS-style backgrounds that move and animate. Even listen to the ambience of the subtle “blips and bleeps” of the computer. Now close your eyes and pretend you are on the bridge…
1. Download and install the System47 screen saver by meWho (a newer version is available on MacUpdate, which seemed to work better on Mavericks)
2. Set it as your default screensaver
3. Run this command from Terminal:
This will run the screen saver as a background process, and will replace your background with an animated LCARS display. You can still use the computer as normal with this running–the perfect blend: Star Trek and OS X.
The screensaver also has audio for that authentic Star Trek bridge ambience. And it even works great on multiple monitors!
To stop the screensaver, run this command:
If your computer is a bit older and slower, this might not be best to run all the time since it will use some of your CPU to run continually in the background.
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Have fun and watch out for that Klingon Bird-of-Prey on the starboard bow.
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Do this using an app
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If you are not a fan of Terminal, take a look at my app! It will start and stop the live wallpaper for you and will work with any other screensaver.