3D Love Clock

Unlike most other Valentine's Day screensavers, 3D Love Clock gives you plenty of room to customize. The program installs unobtrusively--so much so that we had to launch it ourselves from the Program Files folder on completion. When running, the screensaver displays a shining heart-shaped clock with any photo or image you choose showcased in the center. Unfortunately, you must enter file paths manually; there is no browse function when choosing your image. You also can customize the background image, using one of several the program offers or one of your own, and apply a soundtrack. Last but not least, choose an object to rain down behind your clock: hearts, stars, flowers, or even skulls for the enemies in your heart. Although the screensaver runs smoothly, the settings dialog makes the cursor hang, and the trial version displays a huge nag screen directly over the photo. The program's versatility may well justify its registration fee to lovebirds, sports fans, patriots, or parents, however.