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can I use the MacBook Air to take photos like a cell phone?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Aug 27, 2022 4:34 PM

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Posted on Aug 27, 2022 4:42 PM

No, not really. You can take photos by using the "Photo Booth" App, but this is only going to work on the selfie cam due to the MacBook not having a "normal" main cam.

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Aug 27, 2022 4:42 PM in response to Ninagrommit

No, not really. You can take photos by using the "Photo Booth" App, but this is only going to work on the selfie cam due to the MacBook not having a "normal" main cam.

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Aug 27, 2022 4:41 PM in response to Ninagrommit

Use Photo Booth. See: Photo Booth User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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