Julea,
I also have always thought a screensaver wasn't necessary anymore with newer monitors. But it won't harm doing it. The 'blank screen' screensaver is hardly annoying: it just makes the screen black.
You can also use power management to set the screen to suspend mode. That saves electricity, money and the environment as well.
It all depends on your use of the machine.
Maybe better try the PC Hardware forum. That seems a much better place.
I'm amazed people still buy a 17" CRT (they're big and use a lot of power) when a 15" LCD offers the same resolution. But you should have your reasons for that.
Kees
Gateway 400 Select PC; Windows 98SE; 160 MB RAM; IE 6 SP1
I don't know if I'm in the right area for the question I have.
Our monitor that came with the PC mentioned above died and went to PC heaven. It was a slow process and still usable, but we decided to get a new monitor before the old one went completely.
Today we purchased a new CRT flat screen 17'' Gateway VX750 Monitor. In the User Guide on the Maintenance page, there is a statement that says the following:
Use a screen-saver to avoid permanent damage burn-in.
I have not used a screen-saver for 5 years. I thought it was not necessary with newer monitors -- only on older ones. I prefer to not use a screen-saver, but will if important to do so. I do know how to turn it on and off.
I posed the question to Gateway and they said since it says to do this, do it.
What are the thoughts of forum members? Thank you.
Julea

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