Current Release : v3.8

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What is xBack ?

xBack is a utility that allows you replace your desktop picture with a screen saver. While there are other ways to do it, none match xBacks ease of use or feature set. With xBack, you can bring your desktop to life.

Feature list:

Quickly start/stop the desktop screen saver

Easily change the desktop screen saver

Media Support

• iPhoto Albums and Slideshows
• Quartz Composer files ( Mac OS X v10.4+ Only )
• Create your own Slide Shows to share with others.

Configure screen saver preferences without having to open System Preferences

Preview screen savers without having to open System Preferences

Menu based usage - no wasted space in the dock

Expose Compatible

Set a different background for each display

xBack running "Flurry" screen saver.

User Comments

"xBack is, in fact, wicked cool, way cooler than even the Fonz!"

-Joseph from MacMentor.org

"Xback beats the pants off using the terminal to do this..."

-Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus

"This with the "Marine Aquarium" is Maceavan!"

-Brian Freeman

"Niiice =)"

-Bob Guthrie on Version Tracker

"AWESOME"

-djudstra on Version Tracker

Featured Books

Books/Bundles in which xBack is reviewed or mentioned.
Some books/bundles may also include xBack on included media.

	Ten for X Volume III by Allume Software, inc.
	Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Panther Edition by David Pogue
	Mac OS X Power Tools by Dan Frakes

Click on book icon for more information.

Awards and Reviews

Mac Mania IV

During MacMania IV, xBack was picked as one of Woz's favorites. !

Read why MacMentor.org gave xBack 9/10 Apples by clicking here !

Read what MacCompanion.com had to say about xBack by clicking here or here!

MacMonkies.com declared xBack Very Ape!

xBack was mentioned in Dr. Mac's OS X Tip-of-the-Day

System Requirements

Requires Mac OS X v10.6 or later.

Release Notes

• Added Lion Support

Create

Click here to learn how to create xBack Slide Shows

Download

xBack

Click here to download xBack for Snow Leopard ( 10.6 ) and Lion ( 10.7 ).
Click here to download xBack for Leopard ( 10.5 ).

Quartz Composer Animations

Click here to download some Quartz Composer Animations.

To install :

• Download composer file ( files end in *.qtz ) and place in your ~/Library/Screen Savers folder
• Select the file from the xBack menu

Cool Screen Savers to use with xBack

• 34 Stunning & Free Screensavers can be found here
• Want fish on your desktop ? Try 3D Desktop Aquarium from uselesscreations.com by clicking here

Purchasing

xBack is Shareware and costs US $10. Click here to go to our purchase page.

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