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I've set up a short screensaver on my iMac of around 20 photos from my picture library. When this short sequence comes to an end, it just sticks on the final image. I'm sure I used to be able to set up a loop so it would run continuously. I recently upgraded to Big Sur - has something changed?
iMac, OS X 10.11
Hello John Evans11,
We can help with your iMac. From what we understand, the screen saver using a photo album stays on the last image instead of repeating all the photos, is that correct?
If your Mac is updated to the latest Big Sur version, try changing the screen saver, restarting the Mac, and configuring the screen saver again. Make sure the correct source/folder is selected or try with a different one. The steps are described in the links below in case you need them:
Use a screen saver on your Mac
Change Screen Saver preferences on Mac
Let us know the result.
Hey, that works thanks! As you say, not ideal but a pretty good solution if that's as good as it gets. Are there different styles of clock?! (Still don't understand why the Big Sur screensaver seems to have lost the ability to loop.)
Try enabling "Show with clock". I know it's not ideal but it seems to fix the Photo screen savers.
John,
Thanks for updating us. Were you able to test with a different source and folder containing photos? If that didn't make a difference, try to Start up your Mac in safe mode.
Best regards!
John Evans11 wrote:
Hi. Not sure of your question - standard screensaver on the Mac, using 20 or so pictures from my Photo library.
There are several screensavers:
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’m afraid I’ve now tried your suggested procedure but there’s no change (even though I’m always quite hopeful of the computer restart option!) John
What screensaver exactly?
Hi. Not sure of your question - standard screensaver on the Mac, using 20 or so pictures from my Photo library.
Ah, sorry, I see what you mean! I'm just using Classic.
You're welcome. There is only the one clock. I don't know why the Photo screen savers broke.
Anyway thanks again
You're welcome again. :)
Hi. Yes, tried those ideas, though not safe mode start-up. Will probably stick with the Show clock solution for now thanks.
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