If you’re like most people, you probably use your Chromebook to do your work and play games. But what about when you want to take a break? Screen savers can be a great way to relax and wind down after a long day. Setting up a screen saver on your Chromebook is easy. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store on your Chromebook.
  2. Search for “screen saver.” You’ll see a list of options, including personal screen savers from third-party developers.
  3. Click on the “Personal Screen Saver” option to open the screen saver creator.
  4. Enter your desired name and description for the screen saver, and click “Create.”
  5. Click “Save” to save the screen saver to your Chromebook’s storage area. ..

The Chrome OS screen saver looks similar to a Chromecast or Smart Display backdrop. It shows the time, weather, and music playing. The background images can be pulled from your Google Photos account or a curated art gallery. While it does look like a Smart Display, it doesn’t have any Google Assistant features.

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First, select the clock on the Shelf to open the Quick Settings panel. Click the gear icon to open the Settings menu.

From the Settings, select “Personalization” in the left sidebar.

Click “Screen Saver” under the “Personalization” section.

Toggle on the “On” switch.

Now we have a few personalization options to work with. Under the “Background” section, you can choose between “Google Photos” or “Art Gallery.”

Each one will give you a few different albums to choose from. If you choose “Google Photos,” you can choose from your personal albums.

After you’ve made your background selections, go down to the “Weather” section and choose “Fahrenheit” or “Celsius.”

That’s all there is to it. The screen saver will automatically start when the device goes idle, which takes about six minutes on battery power or eight minutes when plugged in.

If you’d like to make the display stay on so you can enjoy the screen saver longer, open the Settings menu and go to Device > Power. Here, you can choose to “Keep Display On” when idle while charging or on battery.

Now you have a Smart Display-esque screen saver with some handy information and personalized background images. This should make your Chromebook look a little nicer when you’re not using it.