iPhoto opens automatically when connecting a device

Problem When connecting certain devices like a digital camera or iPhone, iPhoto will open up automatically. Solution Open iPhoto. In the top left of the screen (next to the apple), click iPhoto, then click Preferences. In the Preferences window, the last option is ‘Connecting camera opens:’ Set the dropdown option to ‘No application’.

iPhoto only showing one image from a digital camera or card reader

Problem When looking at pictures in iPhoto from a Digital Camera or Card Reader it will only show one picture found instead of all of them. Solution The device needs to be reformatted: Close iPhoto. Open a new Finder window and go into the drive for your Camera/Card Reader. Make a backup of all the… Continue reading iPhoto only showing one image from a digital camera or card reader