We spend a crazy amount of time in front of our screens: we browse the web, we answer emails, we watch videos... Sometimes we are super productive, and sometimes, let's be honest, not at allBut have you ever considered using your screen in a more original way? No? Well, today you're going to discover a site that offers a completely different experience—a tool that's both useful for working efficiently or for avoiding work, depending on your mood.
Does this pique your curiosity? Great!
I introduce you Whitescreen Digital, a free site that finds an astonishing balance between productivity and distraction…all with a touch of humor and wit.
Nearly 40 tools to use your screen differently
Whitescreen Digital brings together nearly 40 tools, divided into five main categories:
- Solid color screens
- Screens for make jokes
- Fake system updates
- Screensavers
- Miscellaneous tools
Let’s take a look at what each of these sections has in store for you.
Solid screens for lighting, cleaning or testing
You need a blank screen to brighten up a room? Want to detect dead pixels? Or simply turn your screen into a light source Discreet and colorful? Whitescreen Digital offers 15 solid colors (white, red, green, blue, etc.) as well as a custom shade selector to create your own shades.
The cherry on the cake: you can even adjust the resolution up to 8K and upload an image static to display later. Convenient, right?
Make your coworkers smile (or panic) with joke screens
April Fools' Day, or even just any ordinary day at the office, is the perfect opportunity for some harmless pranks. And Whitescreen Digital has everything you need. trick your colleagues with class. The site offers nine digital joke tools, very convincing.
The most impressive? Hacker Typer. You type anything on your keyboard, and your screen fills with lines of code like science fiction filmGuaranteed effect: your office neighbors might mistake you for a high-level hacker!
But that's just the beginning. You'll also be able to simulate:
- a broken screen,
- a fake computer virus,
- an FBI lock screen,
- the famous blue screen of death (BSOD),
- an infinite YouTube loading,
- an insect crawling on the screen,
- or even a hair stuck right in the middle.
In short, something to amuse the gallery... provided you remain reasonable !
Fake an update to look busy (even when you're not)
Back at the office after a long weekend, and no desire to get back into it? We've all been there. Luckily, Whitescreen Digital has you covered. Thanks to its fake system updates, you can appear engrossed in an important task, while discreetly enjoying a short break.
The site offers seven fake update screens, adapted for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The rendering is stunning: impossible to tell the difference from a real update. And for more realism, you can customize the installation duration and the progress percentage.
But be careful... If your boss catches you, you might have to do a real update... of your CV!
Take a visual break with original screensavers
Need to step away from your workstation for a few minutes without turning off your computer? Why not activate a original screensaver ?
If you like futuristic atmospheres or the world of development, the Matrix Rain is made for you. It transforms your screen into a cascade of symbols, straight out of a science fiction movie.
Prefer an inspiring message? Opt for a screen displaying your favorite quote to stay motivated, even during a break. There's also a flip clock screen, which is visually stunning and customizable.
And for those who are feeling nostalgic, the classic DVD saver is back. Yes, the one with the logo bouncing around the screen! You can even embed your company logo or a personal photo, with options to display text or a floating image. The choice is yours!
Some useful bonus tools
After all that fun, it's time for some tech. Whitescreen Digital also offers really practical tools for demanding users.
Le screen test Allows you to easily check for dead pixels, evaluate brightness, contrast, color fidelity, and many other parameters. Ideal if you have just purchased a new screen or want to diagnose a problem with your old one.
And for developers or graphic designers, the gradient generator is a little gem: you choose two or three colors, you get a very successful gradient background, and the site even provides you with the ready-to-use CSS code. A real time saver.
In conclusion…
Whitescreen Digital, it's a bit like the Swiss knife center of the screenWhether you want to work, take a break, have fun or test your equipment, you'll find what you're looking for here.
So, why not take a look? It's simple, quick, and could transform the way you use your screen every day. And if it makes you want to procrastinate for a few minutes... we won't blame you!
