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ไทยDVDs use several layers of copy protection that affect playback and backups. Learn how CSS and Macrovision work and what they mean for your own collection.
Category Archives: DVD Players
Many DVD players can play video files from a USB stick, but format support is limited. Here is how to prepare a drive that actually works.
24p output promises a more cinematic picture by matching the frame rate of film. Here is when it helps on a DVD player, when it hurts, and how to test it.
Some DVDs sound much quieter than others at the same volume. Dialogue normalization is usually the reason, and it is easy to adjust once you know where to look.
A ten-minute test can save you from buying a dying DVD player. Bring one disc, one remote, and these checks to your next thrift store or yard sale.
Thrift stores are full of cheap DVDs, but condition varies wildly. A five-point inspection will save you from scratched discs, wrong regions, and missing artwork.
Buying a DVD does not give you the right to show it to an audience. Here is how public performance licensing works for schools, churches, clubs, and community venues.
Planning a backyard movie night? Here is how to power and connect a DVD player outdoors, protect it from moisture, and get a bright enough picture after sunset.
A guest-friendly DVD library is cheap to build and surprisingly popular. Here is what to buy, how to store it, and how to keep discs from disappearing or getting damaged.
A PlayStation or Xbox can play DVDs, but is it a good disc player? We compare picture quality, noise, power use, controls, and long-term wear on the drive.