macOS Big Sur 11.3 includes a “Hello” hidden screen saver that seems to be designed for new iMac models, but can also be installed on any Mac running the 11.3 update.
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As pointed out by 9to5Mac, the new screen saver is not available by default, but with a simple set of instructions, it can be accessed even on non-M1 iMac machines.
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On a Mac running OSmacOS Big Sur 11.3, follow these instructions:
- Open the System folder.
- Click Library.
- Click Screen Savers.
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- Drag the “Hello.saver” file to the desktop.
- Rename the “Hello” file to something else.
- Double-click the file.
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- Follow the installation instructions.
From there, you should see the “Hello” screensaver added as an option to the list of Mac screen savers available in System Preferences> Desktop> Screen Saver> Screen Saver.
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The Hello screen saver goes through different colors and there are several themes to choose from, including “Soft Tones”, “Spectrum” and “Minimum”. Soft Tones uses the pastel colors introduced with the new iMacs and the corresponding colored text, while Spectrum uses more saturated shades with lighter text. “Minimal” displays the wording “Hello” in black, white, and gray.
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By default, the screensaver will display “Hello” in multiple languages, but you can force it to use only your native language by disabling “Show” Hello “in all languages in Screen Saver Options.
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A “matching system layout” switch is also available to suit light and dark mode preferences.