History Of Windows Screensavers 📺✅
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1992's Windows 3.1 introduced screensavers to Windows out of the box (although they first appeared in an optional update for Windows 3 in 1991, called Multimedia Extensions, that OEMs could choose to install). These full-screen, animated images/text aimed to prevent so-called “burn-in” on CRT monitors. Screensavers such as Flying Windows & 3D Maze became popular with users over time. Watch to learn more!
With thanks to @nostalgiachannelnc for the screensaver footage.
Corrections:
0:03 Technically, screensavers debuted in the Multimedia Extensions update for Windows 3 in 1991. This was an optional update to Windows 3 that OEMs could choose to install, and included a variety of multimedia content. It would be more correct to say that Windows 3.1 introduced screensavers *by default*, out of the box.
2:02 Of course, I meant to say "predecessor"!
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