Screensaver for Panel PC 900

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..but screensaver and turn display off is not the same functionality.

Summary generated by AI:

:framed_picture: Screensaver:

  • What it does: Shows moving images, animations, or patterns after a period of inactivity.
  • Purpose (originally): Prevent image burn-in on CRT or plasma monitors.
  • Modern use: Mostly aesthetic or used for locking the screen after idle time.
  • Display remains ON.
  • Uses more power (especially with animations or 3D effects).

:mobile_phone_off: Turn Display Off:

  • What it does: Completely turns off the monitor after a set time of inactivity.
  • Purpose: Saves power and extends screen life (especially with LCD/LED displays).
  • Display is OFF.
  • More energy-efficient than a screensaver.

:balance_scale: Which One to Use?

  • For power saving, prefer “turn display off.”
  • For locking the screen with a nice animation, use screensaver with password.
  • You can use both — e.g., screensaver after 5 min, turn off display after 10 min.