Topic: media players
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5 Free Apps That Supercharge Your Smart TV (No Streaming)
Smart TVs can be transformed into personalized media hubs using free apps like Button Mapper to customize remotes and Kodi to elegantly organize personal libraries. Essential apps include VLC Media Player for universal file playback and AnExplorer File Manager for easy file management, overcoming...
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Why the Zune Failed to Beat the iPod
The Microsoft Zune was a failed attempt to compete with Apple's iPod, hindered by its late market entry and entrenched consumer preferences. Despite its commercial failure, the Zune anticipated trends like social connectivity and multifunctional devices, influencing modern gadget design. Microsof...
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11 Must-Keep vs. 11 Must-Ditch Windows Apps on a Fresh Install
A fresh Windows 11 installation includes many pre-installed applications, and users now have the freedom to uninstall most of them to declutter their system and enhance their workflow. Essential applications to keep include the Microsoft Store for updates, Edge as a capable browser, Snipping Tool...
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HP and Dell Block Built-in HEVC Support on Laptops
Many modern HP and Dell laptops cannot play HEVC/H.265 video in web browsers despite having processors with built-in hardware support, creating a user experience gap. HP and Dell have disabled HEVC hardware acceleration on select business-class models, with HP disclosing this in documentation whi...
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