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How to disable videos and Live Photos autoplay in Apple Photos app

Live Photos on iPhone Zebras

When you’re browsing through your pictures in the Photos app, you might notice that Live Photos and videos automatically play. And while this can be convenient if you’re just reliving some memories, it can be distracting if you’re looking for something in particular. If you’re someone with motion sickness, it can even cause extra discomfort. So, here’s how to deactivate the autoplay feature for videos and Live Photos in the Apple Photos app.

How to turn your old MacBook into a glowing light

I was not always such an Apple fanatic, but using my early 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro was a first-time conversion experience. In honor of that, I could not convince myself to ship off the device to e-waste. Holding a special place in my tech heart, I wanted a way to immortalize my shift to Apple fanboy status, which ultimately lead both my personal and professional career in a different direction.

Taking the LCD panel out of the monitor shell and unhinging the keyboard allowed for a permanent ambient glowing Apple logo for my office, which is HomeKit controlled. I call it the MacBook Lamp.

30+ keyboard shortcuts for Automator on Mac

Mac's Automator keyboard shortcuts

Automator on Mac is a terrific tool for creating workflows, applications, and other automations that can speed up tasks and make life easier. In order for you to focus on the workflows you’re creating, take a look at this list of keyboard shortcuts for Automator on Mac.