Listed below is a selection of some of the finest modern screensavers for your personal computer. Simple, functional, well executed and aesthetically pleasing.






SCR: A creative label for screen media
Have to purchase full versions of most of them but there are some exquisite visual concepts available.
http://scr.sc/products/dropclock/, http://scr.sc/





Simon Hays: Wordclock
Completely customisable, typefaces, size, leading, colours, layout etc. Simple idea with smart execution. Simon has some additional savers in the downloads section.
http://www.simonheys.com/wordclock/, http://www.simonheys.com/downloads/



Pixelbreaker: PolarClock
Dripping with style and distinction, PolarClock has a look that wouldn't seem out of place in Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Now available for the iPhone.
http://blog.pixelbreaker.com/polarclock/



Due3: Clock 3
Ultra modern and minimal saver. Superb visualisation of a concept that works perfectly for a desktop.
http://www.due3.com/share/screensaver/index.html



9031: Fliqlo
Sometimes the simplest things are often the best.
http://www.9031.com/downloads/screensavers.html





Destroy Today: Calendar Screensaver
Hypnotic movement. Linear time, date and month typographical interpretation.
http://www.destroytoday.com/v2/downloads/calendar_screensaver




A few smaller alternatives:


Clockr. Downloads Flickr numerals images to use as time.
http://www.quasimondo.com/clockr.php


Metamercury. Melting, molding blob of goodness.
http://www.whiteknightlogic.net/code.php?1


Anemona. Mesmorising abstract fantasy effects that may be taking place underwater or in space.
http://uri.cat/software/Anemona/