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Subscription fatigue is becoming an all-too-common narrative among tech users, especially as major players like Microsoft continuously raise the barriers—and the price tags—for productivity. With the cost of Microsoft 365 on the upswing and essential utilities moving behind paywalls, a new breed...

When attempting to play a video or audio file on Windows 11 and encountering the error message "Missing codec. Choose something else to play. This item is in a format we don’t support. 0xc004f011," users may feel frustrated or confused about what steps to take next. This error typically appears...

For those seeking an alternative to mainstream media players like VLC, particularly on modern systems such as Windows 11, the MPV player stands out as a lean, highly customizable, and open-source option. Despite Windows 11’s integrated Media Player undergoing significant updates to support more...

Open source applications for Windows continue to gain remarkable traction, offering users powerful, free, and privacy-respecting alternatives to commercial software. These apps often deliver robust functionalities, are continually improved by passionate communities, and provide a level of...

Windows 11 Enhancements: AI Media Transcoding Meets JPEG XL Innovation Windows 11 continues to push boundaries with new features designed to streamline creative workflows and boost efficiency. In recent updates, Microsoft has introduced two notable enhancements that will spark the interest of...

I'm running Windows 10 and this morning I started having trouble opening wav and or mp3 files using Media player. A window pops up with the message for error 0xC00D36B4. I've tried opening multiple files with the same issue. All of these files were ok yesterday. Not sure where to start with...

Windows 11 is taking a step toward supporting the new JPEG XL (JXL) image format—a move that aligns with modern trends while promising enhanced customization options for desktop users. However, as with many first adoptions, there’s a caveat. While the platform now nominally supports JXL files...

Windows 11 has undoubtedly cemented itself as one of the most polished and feature-packed iterations in Microsoft’s operating system history. But as is often the case with progress, newer doesn’t always mean better—at least in the hearts of nostalgic users. Over the years, some iconic features...

Hello, I am using Windows 11, and I have the old Windows Media Player legacy. I created a huge playlist of perhaps 1,000 songs. The playlist worked well. Days later, now the playlist never works, an error says it cannot find the original songs in the playlist. To view the code of the playlist...

The rapidly evolving landscape of entertainment has increasingly seen a shift from traditional television formats to online streaming, particularly through Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). For Windows 11 users who are keen on diving into this modern way of consuming content, it's vital to...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a reliable WMA player for Mac. I have a collection of WMA files that I can't seem to play with the default macOS apps like QuickTime. I've heard of a few third-party options, but I'm unsure which one works best without compromising on quality. Compatibility with the...

The latest changes to Windows 11 are poised to enhance the user experience for music and movie playback. Despite Windows 11 only holding a little over 30% of the market share compared to Windows 10's 65%, these updates mark a continuous effort to improve the operating system in light of...

While Windows 11 boasts a vast user base, its default applications often leave much to be desired. Many users may find that the applications that come pre-installed on their Windows 11 systems do not meet their needs effectively. Fortunately, the tech landscape is rich with third-party...

When I click on one of a series of videos within my external drive. it will play, but at the end it stops and does not go on to the rest of the videos. Yeah, I have many of them on that external drive. I'd like to see them play one after the other, but they stop after one play. Is there some...

I am not going to make few threads since at least the firefox and gom problem are connected to 1 cause, so i put everything here, first problem, codecs don't work, i download one of the latest K-Lite_Codec_Pack_1735_Mega, then even install an update for it, the result is that windows media...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

Hi Everyone, I hope you can help me. I have Windows 11, Acer Aspire 5 PC. I love my music. But something has happened. When I play my music from internet Deezer, or YouTube, or Jango etc it is distorted. You could say "scratchy". I have tried every possible thing, with audio settings etc. Even...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be Link Removed. Like last week, this build includes only a handful of changes and improvements but includes a good set of...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR The Bug Bash has begun! Help us continue to shape Windows by participating in our Bug Bash from March 16th to March 22nd. Explore new features, apps, and experiences that we have...

Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit Drive C:, 394 GB free Drive D:, 333 GB free Windows Media Player, v12.0.7601.24499 I have a problem adding more than 50 folders to WMP. Each folder is either an audio book or a music album. * Each audio book exists in its own folder on Drive D:. An audio book consists...