How to Set Up the Screensaver

Use these instructions to turn your daily wallpaper into a native macOS screensaver.

Step 1: Enable Sync

Open the Another Boring Day app and go to Settings. Under the Screensaver section, toggle on "Sync wallpaper to screensaver".

Settings, Screensaver section, sync toggle

Step 2: Locate the Folder

In the same settings section, click the "Reveal in Finder" button. A Finder window will open showing the Screensaver folder. Keep this window open—you'll need it in a moment.

Finder Window as Screensaver Folder

Step 3: Access Screensaver Settings

Open System Settings and click on Wallpaper in the sidebar. Then, click the Screen Saver button to view your screensaver formatting options.

macOS System Settings > Wallpaper > Screen Saver

Step 4: Choose Source Type

In the settings window, scroll to the bottom and click the Photos option.

macOS Screensaver Options > Choose Folder

Step 5: Select the Source Folder

Scroll back to the top and click Options. Then select Choose Folder... and pick the Screensaver folder you revealed in Step 2.

The screensaver running on a Mac

All Set!

Your screensaver is now linked. Whenever the app updates your daily wallpaper, your screensaver will automatically update to match.