Lines over images/images changing at random?

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Lines over images/images changing at random?

About 6 months ago, I noticed that images on my computer screen would change from viewing normal to viewing with lines across them (think: 1980s fuzzy TV). This will happen only when visiting websites, not within my own files or when I'm offline. Then, while searching graphics on Freepik, I noticed that the images I was scrolling through would not only become lined and blurred, but they would change to completely different images. For example, a downloaded image on my computer would replace an image on Freepik, even though they have no access to my downloads. I'll attach an image to showcase a "mild" occurrence of the lined issue. At times, the entire screen fills with lined images. I've changed browsers to test and it happens regardless of which browser is chosen.

Note: I've read through Apple community forums to find similar issues and solutions, but none have solved my problem.

Any insight to the cause?

Thank you!

iMac 27″

Posted on Oct 9, 2023 03:53 PM

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Brian_P7

Community Specialist

Oct 10, 2023 12:48 PM in response to Mandey_

Hey Mandey_,

Is happening when using Safari or another browser? Does this happen after a set amount of time, or is it completely random? If you are using Safari, check out the If Safari doesn't open a page or work as expected on your Mac page for a few tips and steps to try that may assist.

Be sure to reply back to this threat with more info, and a member of the community should be able to assist further.

Take care.

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Mandey_ Author

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Oct 10, 2023 08:19 PM in response to Brian_P7

Hey Brian,

Thank you so much for the response. To answer your questions:

It happens when using Safari and Chrome browsers (I haven't tried any others).
No set amount of time, it usually starts a few seconds after I'm on a website with images and then it continues to happen continuously while I am on the website.

I created a quick Loom video below to show you what happens in real time. I have researched solutions for many weeks and tried nearly everything people have suggested. Maybe my video will shed light on the issue. I appreciate your response.

https://www.loom.com/share/90bd92bda46c4b8bb126ef794f435ad0?sid=449a92cc-9391-4bf9-bdf6-010e20de034a

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