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I've got a plasma TV (Samsung E8000) that I'm using as a second monitor for my Windows 7 computer (also be interested in software for GNU/Linux).

Since plasma TVs have problems with burn-in, manufacturers advise against having static images on the screen for 20+ minutes.

While I mostly use the TV for playing TV or Movies in fullscreen, I would prefer to be able to put my browser on it (or other programs) as needed without worrying if I'll forget it and leave it up there for too long. While the TV I have has features for preventing burn in (such as periodically shifting pixels up to roughly 10? can't remember exactly), this wouldn't really help with a browser interface, and a webpage that has a solid background.

What I am looking for is a way of maybe flashing a specified monitor every (specified amount of time).

Is there software out there for Windows or GNU/Linux, or some setting in either, that could accomplish this?

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There are many snow creating software that may fit your need. One of them is DesktopSnowOK which is a light portable free software. But more importantly, it isn't a screensaver so even if you're working, surfing the web or doing anything else, the screen is always protected by moving snows. It can also show falling leaves and uses very few CPU resource

DesktopSnowOK with 2000 snowflakes

Another alternative: Desktop Christmas Snow 1.0

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You could use a full screen music visualizer and mute the program

That's what I have been trying to do but for some reason on my system Rhythmbox freezes when I tell it to full screen the visualizer (I'm planning on using it to listen to music, and I like Rhythmbox's interface and would rather not have another program open just to visualise...) but I think that's what I will have to

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