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DVD Screensaver

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This DVD screensaver, the bouncing logo everyone half-remembers from a childhood living room, is rebuilt right in the browser. Swap the text for anything you want, adjust the speed, and see how long it takes to catch an exact corner hit.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the logo almost never hit the corner exactly?
It comes down to the angle. For the logo to hit a corner exactly, the ratio of its horizontal to vertical speed has to line up almost perfectly with the ratio of the screen's width to its height, and that alignment rarely happens by chance. Small rounding differences in the animation nudge it off course frame by frame, which is why a true corner hit feels rare even after watching for a while.
Can I change the text instead of DVD?
Yes. Type anything into the text field in the settings and the bouncing logo updates instantly.
Will this drain my battery if I leave it running?
It uses more power than a static screen since it's animating continuously, similar to watching a video. Turn on Keep Awake if you want it to keep running without your screen locking, but don't leave it going for hours on battery power unless you're plugged in.

Why the DVD screensaver became a meme, and the real math behind a corner hit →

The bounce here is a simple reflection calculation, angle in equals angle out off each edge, run in your browser at your screen's refresh rate. The corner-hit counter increments live whenever the logo's bounding box crosses both edges in the same frame, and the odds behind why that's rare get a full breakdown in the linked article.

About the creator

Ready Utilities was founded by Cedrick Reese, a retired veteran and web developer who enjoys building free, user-friendly online tools that simplify everyday tasks. Read more →