This free screensaver for OS X displays live feeds from more than 600 network cameras globally.
If you're looking for a unique and haunting screen saver, look no further than SurveillanceSaver. This software represents the first release of a series of experiments with network surveillance cameras, resulting in a live soap opera that will keep you entranced.
One of the most impressive features of SurveillanceSaver is how easy it is to access the images from Axis network cameras. Simply search for the unique URL, which follows this format: "jpg/image.jpg?r=". Once you have the URL, a Python script will automatically extract it and check to see if the camera is still up and running.
The real magic of this screen saver happens in Quartz Composer, where the rest of the work is done. Once you've installed SurveillanceSaver in your home folder's "Library/Screen Savers", you can activate it in your "System Preferences/Desktop & Screen Saver" settings.
Overall, SurveillanceSaver is an innovative and captivating addition to any computer screen. Keep an eye on the world around you with this mesmerizing software.
One of the most impressive features of SurveillanceSaver is how easy it is to access the images from Axis network cameras. Simply search for the unique URL, which follows this format: "jpg/image.jpg?r=". Once you have the URL, a Python script will automatically extract it and check to see if the camera is still up and running.
The real magic of this screen saver happens in Quartz Composer, where the rest of the work is done. Once you've installed SurveillanceSaver in your home folder's "Library/Screen Savers", you can activate it in your "System Preferences/Desktop & Screen Saver" settings.
Overall, SurveillanceSaver is an innovative and captivating addition to any computer screen. Keep an eye on the world around you with this mesmerizing software.
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