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  4. Select "Screen Saver" from the menu, and select the National Geographic screensaver from the list.
  5. Note: To disable the screensaver, open your Desktop & Screen Saver Preferences, and either move the "Start Screen Saver" slider to "Never" or select a different screensaver from the list.

 

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