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Why won't Windows 8 play big ISO movie files? Is the Xbox 720 the future of Comcast set top boxes? And Scott writes, "Please enlighten me on Windows 8 and DVDs. What is the deal?
Why won't Windows 8 play big ISO movie files? Is the Xbox 720 the future of Comcast set top boxes? Scott writes, "Please enlighten me on Windows 8 and DVDs. What is the deal? After upgrading, I tried to watch "The Terminator" and it took me 15 minutes to figure out what program would load a DVD." We've got help with DVD and Blu-ray playback!
Microsoft decided to take DVD playback support for Windows 8, but offer a solution for playing back movies other than "visit the Windows Store and find a DVD movie player app." Check the segment to see what free video player app we recommend for DVD playback (hint: it involves traffic cones).
Last week Robert touted how smoothly the install of Windows 8 went for his HTPC. Well, after a few days he's back on Windows 7. See the segment to see what went wrong so that you can avoid the headache. Also- conspiracy theories of why Microsoft now limits Windows Media Center to only 4 tuners.
8 days ago
@frozensummers @patricknorton They have to live on YouTube for the time being. Hope to have 'em on the RSS feed shortly!
8 days ago
Have you seen episode 3? Breaking in new HDTVs, DVDO’s Quick6 AVR upgrade, Xbox Blu-ray player, more! http://t.co/lF5btjoLsX …
8 days ago
RT @RokuPlayer: The new Roku interface is now available on supported players in all regions! Here's how to get it: http://t.co/TGc6Pw1tqq
8 days ago
@xsiner @patricknorton @robertheron Windows Media Center makes a pretty awesome DVR! (Especially if you can get a CableCARD!)
8 days ago
Awesome: Mom Photographs Daughter as History's Most Heroic Women: http://t.co/GKrENIFloB
19 days ago
Hey @Dolby could we please score an interview and video in one of your experimental surround sound rooms for @Tbeckingham ???
