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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 v10.2 or later.

    Release Notes

    Create

    Click here to learn how to create xBack Slide Shows

    Download

    xBack

    Click here to download xBack for Leopard.
    Click here to download xBack for older versions of Mac OS X.

    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

    Purchasing

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

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