Screensaver
A DVD-style bouncing logo screensaver. Use it in fullscreen on OLED displays to prevent static image burn-in, or just enjoy the nostalgia.
Testing guide
How to use the bouncing logo screensaver
A DVD-style bouncing logo, kept alive mostly for nostalgia but genuinely useful on OLED. Because the logo never rests in one place, it exercises pixels evenly instead of leaving a static bright element burning into one spot.
Best for
- Keeping an OLED panel active without leaving any static element in one position.
- Filling an idle second monitor with something moving rather than a fixed desktop.
- Waiting to see whether the logo lands exactly in a corner, which is the entire point.
How to run the test
- 1Adjust the speed to taste; slower movement is gentler on the eyes for long sessions.
- 2Pick a background color, with pure black being the best choice for OLED panels.
- 3Run it fullscreen so no static interface elements remain visible behind it.
- 4Leave it running whenever you step away rather than leaving a static desktop on screen.
How to read the result
On OLED, constant motion prevents any single group of pixels from being driven continuously.
A pure black background means most OLED pixels are switched off entirely, which reduces both wear and power draw.
On an LCD this is decorative rather than protective, since LCD panels do not suffer permanent burn-in.
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Frequently asked questions
Do screensavers still serve a purpose?
On OLED, yes. They keep static bright elements from sitting in one place long enough to cause uneven pixel wear. On LCD they are purely decorative, since the burn-in problem they were originally created to solve applied to CRT phosphors.
Does the logo ever land perfectly in a corner?
Yes, but it depends on the starting position, the speed, and the ratio between screen dimensions. With most combinations it takes a long time, which is exactly why it became a running joke.
Is a moving screensaver better than turning the screen off?
Turning the display off is always better for both wear and power. A screensaver is the right choice when you want the screen to stay visibly on, for example on a second monitor or a display you are stepping away from briefly.
What background color is best for OLED?
Pure black. Black pixels on OLED are switched off completely, so they consume almost no power and experience no wear. A bright background defeats most of the benefit of running a screensaver on an OLED panel.
Will this fix existing burn-in?
No. Permanent burn-in comes from sub-pixels that have physically aged and cannot be reversed. A moving screensaver is preventive: it reduces the risk of new burn-in developing, but it cannot repair damage that has already happened.
Testing guide
How to use the bouncing logo screensaver
A DVD-style bouncing logo, kept alive mostly for nostalgia but genuinely useful on OLED. Because the logo never rests in one place, it exercises pixels evenly instead of leaving a static bright element burning into one spot.
Best for
- Keeping an OLED panel active without leaving any static element in one position.
- Filling an idle second monitor with something moving rather than a fixed desktop.
- Waiting to see whether the logo lands exactly in a corner, which is the entire point.
How to run the test
- 1Adjust the speed to taste; slower movement is gentler on the eyes for long sessions.
- 2Pick a background color, with pure black being the best choice for OLED panels.
- 3Run it fullscreen so no static interface elements remain visible behind it.
- 4Leave it running whenever you step away rather than leaving a static desktop on screen.
How to read the result
On OLED, constant motion prevents any single group of pixels from being driven continuously.
A pure black background means most OLED pixels are switched off entirely, which reduces both wear and power draw.
On an LCD this is decorative rather than protective, since LCD panels do not suffer permanent burn-in.
Related tools and guides
Frequently asked questions
Do screensavers still serve a purpose?
On OLED, yes. They keep static bright elements from sitting in one place long enough to cause uneven pixel wear. On LCD they are purely decorative, since the burn-in problem they were originally created to solve applied to CRT phosphors.
Does the logo ever land perfectly in a corner?
Yes, but it depends on the starting position, the speed, and the ratio between screen dimensions. With most combinations it takes a long time, which is exactly why it became a running joke.
Is a moving screensaver better than turning the screen off?
Turning the display off is always better for both wear and power. A screensaver is the right choice when you want the screen to stay visibly on, for example on a second monitor or a display you are stepping away from briefly.
What background color is best for OLED?
Pure black. Black pixels on OLED are switched off completely, so they consume almost no power and experience no wear. A bright background defeats most of the benefit of running a screensaver on an OLED panel.
Will this fix existing burn-in?
No. Permanent burn-in comes from sub-pixels that have physically aged and cannot be reversed. A moving screensaver is preventive: it reduces the risk of new burn-in developing, but it cannot repair damage that has already happened.