India blocks downloads of VLC player
Only blocking the official website won't block all downloads
The Best Portable Apps for Your Software Toolbox
Portable apps usually offer the same functionality as the regular versions of your favorite software, but without any installers involved. That means you can run them directly from a USB drive or a cloud folder synced across PCs.
Essential Apps to Install on your Windows PC or Mac
You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop, or are clean installing your OS, good for you! Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine. Now it's time to get back to productivity Zen by recovering your files and installing programs. Not sure which ones? Well, let us help.
VLC for macOS updated with native M1 support
The latest release of VLC media player adds native M1 SoC support, automatic hardware decoding for 4K and 8K playback, 10-bit HDR support, and more.
Critical flaw in VLC media player leaves PCs exposed, VideoLAN says otherwise
The issue isn't reproducible, according to VideoLAN
VideoLAN has reversed its Huawei ban, allowing users to download the VLC app again
The change was made months ago, but never announced
Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Many hardcore computer users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but there are always new ways to sharpen your skills on the PC and we bet that you will find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know before.
VLC 4.0 will bring new user interface and media library manager
VR and 3D video support also incoming
VLC crosses three billion downloads, is adding AirPlay support and more
VideoLAN reverse-engineered VR headsets to natively support VR video playback
How to Convert Audio and Video Files with VLC Media Player
If you've ever looked for software that can convert audio and video files on Windows, you might know how hard it can be to find dedicated solutions that are free and function as advertised. What you may ignore however is that VLC is capable of converting your files as well as performing other tasks like recording your desktop, and more.
Essential Apps You Should Install on a New PC Running Windows or macOS
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VLC blocks downloads from Huawei devices following a slew of negative reviews
VLC says Huawei is to blame for recent audio playback issues
VLC 3.0.2 improves hardware decoding for Mac
VLC is one of the most popular media players in the world and this new version has quite a few improvements for all platforms. Chief among them is enhanced hardware decoding for macOS which is now faster and supports more samples while reducing crashes.
VLC 3.0 'Vetinari' arrives across all platforms with Chromecast support
The latest VLC update adds new features and fixes 1,500 bugs
7 Free Apps to Install on a New Windows PC
5 days, 5 killer tech tips You just bought a new Windows laptop, built a new desktop, or are simply clean installing on a new SSD. Gotta love the smell of a fresh new machine, but now you have to get back to productivity zen by recovering your files and installing programs. We've compiled a list of essential programs to get you started.
Weekend tech reading: Doom 3 gets VR mod, how to make a home flight simulator, Samsung PCs no more?
Thanksgiving holiday weekend edition
Testing Battery Life Across Media Players and Video Formats
Video playback is one common case scenario where efficiency is crucial and where a lengthy battery life is an infrequently found godsend. But what you may not realize is that the video player itself, and the format your videos are encoded in, can also have an impact on power consumption.
