Make It Stop: How to Turn Off Autoplay Videos on Social Media, Streaming Apps

Autoplay might not be as grating as autotune, but it sure is annoying. Social networks have been quick to add the so-called feature to their offerings, but it’s not always welcome.

On mobile, the constant looping can eat into your data and drain your battery—not to mention causing the embarrassment of an ill-timed video that springs to life on your phone. And some videos have disturbing content that you might not want to see without a warning.

The good news is that you can turn…