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Desktop Tiles For Mac

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Screensaver that takes a snapshot of the desktop and turns it into a puzzle, where the tiles randomly move, enabling you to set the speed. #Desktop screensaver  #Transform desktop  #Puzzle pieces  #Desktop  #Screensaver  #Transform  

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There are times when every user feels the need to change and embrace the diversity out there. In the quest for attractive and interesting customization of one's workstation or entertainment portal, all sorts of augmentations are being rummaged through, in pursuit of that special touch that makes your system enjoyable, a tad more stylish and distinguished.

Desktop Tiles is a tiny screensaver that takes a snapshot of the entire screen and turns it into a puzzle, randomly moving the tiles. It finds its way into the built-in library accessed by the customary “Change Desktop Background”.

The app is available in three flavors, “Puzzle”, “Flip” and “Switch”, in addition to the option of randomizing them. The already existing filters and options can be applied, like the timer ranging from 1 minute to 1 hour, as well as previewing and integrating the clock into the top part of the screen.

Chat, mail and other push notification-based applications keep notifying you while the screensaver is manifesting itself.

Sliders for varying the number of columns, rows and the speed at which the tiles move, as well as the darkening of the tiles' former path are also part of the customization settings.

There are possible compatibility and altered functionality issues on newer OSes, as the software application hasn't received updates for a significant amount of time. In our tests, the issues manifested by the puzzle were composed of mere blocks of basic, pretty austere colors, and not the intended screenshot. It also had the tendency of returning to the previously discovered tiles.

For those using older equipment and OSes, it's a neat software tool. And even if you're not part of those who benefit from its intended functionality, you might consider keeping it. Despite its lack of updates, if you are just looking for some simple movement happening on the screen, without any stress to the eye or fancy visuals, then these mild tiles might be what you are looking for.

What's new in Desktop Tiles 2.1:

  • Built for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
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Desktop Tiles 2.1

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Mac OS X 10.3 or later (PPC & Intel)
  file size:
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desktoptiles_21.zip
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