Screen savers don’t save LCD screens
October 13, 2011
Screen savers used to be important for preventing burn-in on older CRT monitors. They were originally implemented before automated power saving was available. Unfortunately these days running a screen saver can actually shorten the lifespan of your screen and if it is graphically intensive (3D or otherwise) it may also cause your computer to work hard during periods of relative inactivity.
Computer LCD screen
The best bet is to have either a blank screen saver or none at all and instead leverage the power saving functionality of your system to turn off the screen when idle. This will help improve the lifespan of your screen and it can also reduce the wear and tear on your computer when it is not being actively used.
