I haven't used a screensaver in many years. I was speaking for the masses.

1. I don't use anything on my DAW that could potentially interrupt audio timing. No automatic updates, screen savers, no screen blanking or powering down the HD, no scans, etc. Having read the TOS for Win 7 (have you? Look it up, even if you're not a user) I suppose I should disconnect the thing from the internet while DAWing as there's no telling when MS might choose to **** around with my system or what they might do.

2. I take security a little more seriously than most. My laptop is used for medical transcription. As such it is covered by federal HIPAA regulations, which carry steep sanctions for violations of patient confidentiality. Think $25,000 per incident. Even though I work from home it is password protected whenever I leave the keyboard. I don't even have speakers connected because someone could hear what I'm listening to. BIG no-no. Headphones all the way.

"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."