Yesterday, I came across an intriguing article about Mac screensavers, which instantly brought back a nostalgic memory of a script I had encountered years ago. This script had the remarkable ability to retrieve screensaver files and apply them to other screensavers, allowing for a personalized touch. Filled with excitement, I set out on a quest to rediscover this script, only to find myself disappointed as it remained elusive.
Instead of stumbling upon the original script, I stumbled upon a project on GitHub called “apple_tv_screensaver_downloader.” It appeared to be a similar concept, but to my dismay, I discovered that the project had been abandoned and was incompatible with Python 3 due to some critical changes in the language. Determined not to let this be the end of the road, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
With a stroke of inspiration, I decided to fork the abandoned project on GitHub and breathe new life into it. I embarked on the mission to update and modify it to make it compatible with Python 3.x, ensuring its functionality could be enjoyed by the current generation. It was an endeavor driven by my sheer passion and desire to ensure that this innovative tool would not be forgotten in the passage of time.
In conclusion, though my initial search for the elusive screensaver script proved fruitless, my journey led me to an abandoned project waiting to be revitalized. By forking and updating it to be compatible with Python 3.x, I hope to not only revive its charm but also ensure its accessibility and usability for present-day users. This experience serves as a testament to the power of determination and the unlimited potential for exploration in the world of technology.
The project is here:
GitHub – braindonors/apple_tv_screensaver_downloader: Download Apple TV Screensaver Videos in 4K HDR, with subtitles(opens in a new tab)github.com/braindonors/apple_tv_screensaver_downloader
Download Apple TV Screensaver Videos in 4K HDR, with subtitles – GitHub – braindonors/apple_tv_screensaver_downloader
The app is a simple Python app which parses some of Apple’s URLs to retrieve the Metadata and URLs for the files, then process them so they can be downloaded by aria 2:
Usage:
~$ python3 ./apple_tv_scraper.pyThen download the files with
aria download command
Download videos using aria:
~$ <span style="background-color: initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);">aria2c --check-certificate=false -i urls_aria.txt -c -d ./apple_4k_screensaver_videos/</span>Discover more from Christine Alifrangis
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