If HDR stopped working or suddenly looks washed out after a Windows update, you’re not alone — a wave of users reported Auto HDR and HDR video problems after recent Windows 11 updates, and Microsoft has issued fixes and guidance to restore proper HDR behavior. This feature-first rollout exposed...
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A small local-news photo page showing a Jaguars–Saints football moment—paired with a Bluefield, West Virginia forecast calling for mid‑70s highs, rising rain chances through the afternoon, and a cooler, showery evening—captures a bigger reality of game day in 2025: fans jump between highlights...
For anyone seeking a modern, visually appealing, and highly functional video player on Windows, Screenbox has quickly emerged as a noteworthy contender in the saturated media playback arena. This free, open-source application is crafted specifically for Windows 11 and is already drawing...
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Microsoft has recently addressed a persistent Windows 11 bug that caused visual distortions during video playback in Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This issue, which had been affecting users for several months, has been resolved with the release of the KB5039212...
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Mozilla Firefox continues to set benchmarks in browser reliability with the deployment of version 138.0.3, a focused update that addresses several critical and highly specific issues for a wide swath of its user base. While this patch may lack headline-grabbing new features, it exemplifies...
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For many users, watching YouTube videos through the official website has become increasingly frustrating due to relentless advertisements, autoplaying recommendations, and an ever-expanding collection of distracting content types scattered around every video frame. While YouTube tries to keep...
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Unlocking a distraction-free experience on your Windows 11 machine is easier than you might imagine. Whether you’re plunging into work projects, getting lost in your favorite game, or simply enjoying a movie, mastering full-screen mode can transform the way you use your device. In this in-depth...
Hi,
Since I updated to 24h2, youtube videos on chromium based browsers (chrome, edge, brave) take around 10 seconds to load. On firefox everything works fine.
I tried disabling extension, hardware acceleration, GPU scheduling, new browser installation but nothing worked. Did anyone find a solution?
You've got your popcorn ready, settled into your comfy chair, ready to dive into that digital world served fresh from your Windows 11. But wait! A dreaded error message pops up: "Video Codec Not Supported." What gives?
Fear not! Here's your survival guide to slay this digital dragon and emerge...
Whether you’re a Netflix binge-watcher, a tech-savvy gamer, or someone who cherishes a meticulously curated offline video library, here's a game-changing tip that’ll make your video playback smoother than ever before on Windows 11. Thought adjusting video settings was something you'd only fiddle...
In the age of streaming, where your entertainment is but a click away, managing video playback settings on your Windows device can significantly enhance your multimedia experience. Whether you're binge-watching your favorite series on Netflix or putting together a personal picture slideshow...
An article from Windows Report discusses exciting developments for Google Chrome as it prepares to enhance support for the upcoming Windows 11 24H2. Google has recognized the need for smoother video playback across multi-monitor setups and is working to tackle frame drop issues that users have...
Windows 11 is set to introduce a significant enhancement to its High Dynamic Range (HDR) functionality, providing users with a more refined experience when streaming content from major platforms like Netflix and YouTube. This change, detailed recently on The Verge, brings a new toggle feature...