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My Living Desktop 5.0.2

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Transforms your desktop into a moving, living environment. Shareware ($29.95)

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My Living Desktop has been the only video desktop and screen saver product available for the Macintosh since 2005. It transforms your desktop into a moving, living environment by playing serene nature videos right on your desktop as you work. It comes complete with over two dozen Serene Scenes shot from all over the world. Plus users can import their own home movie video footage right into My Living Desktop for viewing on the desktop or as a screen saver.

Features:

28 Serene Scenes from all over the world
Create your own Collection of playlist scenes for any

What's New

Version 5.0.2:

More applications are now automatically added to the Auto Deactivation feature
Fixed a problem where upon initial install of version 5, scenes might not get downloaded
Fixed user switching in Lion
Fixed too frequent upgrade message reminder
Fixed My Living Desktop screen saver was unselectable on some Macs
Screen saver would not get installed on some Macs
Update to License and initial agreement click through
Clarified upgrade message in My Living Desktop's preferences
Update to help section in UI, various cosmetics, and some icons

Version 5.0.2:

More applications are now automatically added to the Auto Deactivation feature
Fixed a problem where upon initial install of version 5, scenes might not get downloaded
Fixed user switching in Lion
Fixed too frequent upgrade message reminder
Fixed My Living Desktop screen saver was unselectable on some Macs
Screen saver would not get installed more...

Requirements

Intel
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
1GB hard drive space

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My Living Desktop User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 5.x:

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2composers reviewed on 02 Feb 2012

This software has been nicely improving, and I would not want to be without it. Great images, both on my MacBook Pro and an external monitor, with different scenes! The developer promptly responds to questions and issues, and keeps on making this better. A very cool addition to your Mac! It appears I cannot change the stars from two to four, so take this instead!

[Version 5.0.2]

+39

Franz reviewed on 29 Jan 2012

Very impressed. Doesn't use a lot of resources and it's really eye catching. Lots of settings to tweak the program for your personal flavor !
Great !

[Version 5.0.1]

juliolon reviewed on 11 Jan 2012

My living desktop is a grate program that you can enjoy excellent scenes and I found a very professional support

[Version 5.0.1]

Hepzi reviewed on 07 Jan 2012

This is a lovely product and makes the mundane turn into an interesting talking point amongst friends and colleagues as they notice a 'moving' desktop. Especially as you're now able to use your own home movies in the application. There are some really good quality movies in the package to match any mood and many more to choose from in the in-built serene scene store. One of the best aspects of this software is being able to set 'serenity breaks'. These are great reminders to take a few minutes break and are essential for a healty you. It's important to give eyes and body a stretch and quick rest, and if you're concentrating on work, it's so easy to forget to do that. I reccomend this software as essential!

[Version 5.0.1]

Woofer9220 reviewed on 01 Jan 2012

Scenery's are fun to watch, but you will be plagued with POP-UP notices until you either update their program or else DELETE it. I chose to delete the program, not worth the money their asking for an upgrade!

[Version 5.0.1]

1 Reply

Amuse, Inc. (developer) replied on 06 Jan 2012

There was a bug with the pop-up mechanism that never came up in testing but is now fixed. So sorry for the too frequent messages!

As with most software, My Living Desktop charges customers when major upgrades come out (minor upgrades are free). This enables the development for My Living Desktop to go on into the future which is something we want to continue to do.

Jcarter reviewed on 30 Dec 2011

I have been a long time use of MLD and it has been a real relaxing and enjoyable app that just runs quietly in the background and offers a moment of quiet reflection depending on the mood you are in. The recent upgrades have been awesome and it has been a labour of love from Kevin the developer. I have been a beta tester and if you EVER have issues in the tech realm he is quick to solve it or help you. Really great app for the money and you won't be disappointed.

[Version 5.0.1]

FlyboyKCJ reviewed on 29 Dec 2011

This product was truly the dream I always had for my computer -- I wanted a "Living Desktop" and version 5 honestly takes it to the next level.

The included scenes don't skimp, they are whole. The amount of work that went into making this product complete show beyond the smooth visuals and sounds now and extend into a seamless and beautiful interface as well. I've been a fan since 2007. There are imitators, but this one is real.

Let me also put in a plug for the developer: Kevin. When I had a glitch, he was friendly, responsive and helpful. To me, as a consumer, that matters as much as the quality of his product. Keep up the great work in 2012!

Ken Johnson

[Version 5.0.1]

1 Reply

2composers replied on 02 Feb 2012

I second all of this!

Santini reviewed on 18 Dec 2011

You have a very satisfied customer, trust me. Not just for the great application, but your customer service is, and has been for every time I've needed it (and I've needed it several times over the years), just awesome! Almost immediate, and personal, responses. You just can hardly find that with internet stores.Thanks, again, for the help. Have a great Christmas!

[Version 5.0.1]

+16

d_tisdal reviewed on 16 Dec 2011

Just upgraded to version 5 and I must say that My Living Desktop keeps getting better all the time. I love the new features especially the integration with Mac Lion and the ability to view all my scene paks in a Launchpad-like view. I've been a longtime user of the app and I would definitely highly recommend it. I didn't mind making another investment in the app so soon because I want the developers to continue improving it in the future. Keep it up!

[Version 5.0.1]

+45

Aliendude commented on 13 Dec 2011

The MLD site says upgrade is $19.95, while the upgrade price is $17.95 on MU. Which is it?

[Version 5.0.1]

2 Replies

+45

Aliendude replied on 13 Dec 2011

Oops. spoke you soon. taken care of.

Santini replied on 18 Dec 2011

$17.95 is what I just paid...

+89

Mac007 had trouble on 25 Jan 2011

I discovered that My Living Desktop conflicts with Change Desktop causing the animated desktop not to appear until you quit Change Desktop.

[Version 4.8.3]

Jcherian had trouble on 16 Nov 2010

My rising sun icon no longer accepted clicks. I updated to 10.6.5 this morning. I turned off Living Desktop 4.8.1 via System Preferences: Desktop & Screensaver - by selecting another screensaver (I never had the living desktop background option turned on - just used it for animated screensaver). I have since turned off the rising sun icon in System preferences and when I turned it back on, the menu icon accepts clicks now.

Waiting for next update for Living Desktop.

[Version 4.8.1]

Mats-Christensson had trouble on 12 Nov 2010

Very nice program, although i have some problems with it on my MBP 13` latest.
Sometimes the whole screen flashes red. Happens when i start programs like Tweetie or looking on Youtube. Hope there is a fix. Otherwise i love the program, but i must have a fix for the red flashes.

[Version 4.8.1]

2 Replies

Sam Vaughan replied on 13 Nov 2010

Same thing with me and my computer freezes. It happened after i downloaded the newest software update. Hopefully they will have an update to fix it.

Victorlgarcia commented on 15 Nov 2010

The same thing is happening here.... But it's all the time. Really annoying

Quintenzirkel rated on 15 Jan 2012

[Version 5.0.1]

g.polselli rated on 03 Jan 2012

[Version 5.0.1]

Daniel-Cekovic rated on 14 Dec 2011

[Version 5.0.1]

Kevyk rated on 21 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.3]

Foxnolds rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Christian6 rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Jeff Cheadle rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Pluxor rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Humblec rated on 09 Sep 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Winstonsmith rated on 26 Aug 2011

[Version 4.9.2]

Downloads:43,874

Version Downloads:962

Type:Utilities : Screen Savers

License:Shareware

Date:02 Feb 2012

Platform:Intel

Price: $29.95

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28 Serene Scenes from all over the world
Create your own Collection of playlist scenes for any occasion
Play the same or different scenes on all your screens
Import your own scenes to play on the desktop or screen saver
Auto Serenity Break built right in reminds you to take a break
Auto-mute and auto-disable features
Does not interfere with your Macs performance
Rate your favorite scenes to show more often
Built in Serene Scene store to add more scenes to your desktop experience with over 100 scenes shot from all over the globe

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