Web Boost is a McAfee AntiVirus software extension for Google Chrome that will prevent content like videos from auto playing.
If enabled, a Web Boost icon appears in the top-right corner of your Chrome window:
Web Boost will block any videos that try to play automatically on BigMarker. When videos are paused, a blue badge appears over the Web Boost icon showing how many videos have been paused on that webpage or browser tab.
When a video is paused, you see the following message overlaid on the video:
Paused by McAfee Web Boost:

Can I tell Web Boost to always play videos on BigMarker?
Yes. You can 'allowlist' BigMarker so that Web Boost will not stop videos from auto-playing on BigMarker.
- In Chrome, go to BigMarker's website.
- Click the Web Boost icon in the top-right corner.
- Click I want videos to auto-play on this site.
You can also manage allowlisted websites like BigMarker
- Click the Web Boost icon in the top-right corner.
- Click the stacked menu (hamburger) icon in the top-right corner of the Web Boost screen.
- Click Auto-play settings. The list of allowlisted websites is shown.
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