Microsoft has had a strange relationship with local video playback for the past several years. It’s one of those features that was caught in the purgatory that was created with the start of Windows 10 ...

For several years, I've been using a $50 Philips DVP-642 to watch Xvids. The only problem is I have to burn 10 or so .avi files to the disk which holds me for a few days, but then I have to do it ...

VLC Media Player has long been the go-to alternative for Windows Media Player on PCs. In fact, it used to be one of the first few apps I installed as soon as I set up a new computer. Over time, though ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Microsoft never fully killed off the classic Windows Media Player ...

To install MPV Player on Windows 11, download a portable build (Zhongfly or Shinchiro) from mpv.io, unzip it, and run the install batch file as admin. Configure it via mpv.conf. Windows 11 has a ...

If you’re in the minority of people who haven’t yet jumped on the Spotify bandwagon and if you have a large MP3 collection, then you need Foobar2000. Foobar2000 is a simple and lightweight music ...