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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Issues with formatting a DVD
Are you having issues with formatting a DVD?
Here is great instructions:
https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/windows-was-unable-to-complete-format.html
Here is another article:
Solved: Windows 10 Won't Play DVD In Window Media Player [MiniTool News]
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Summary :
If you want to play DVD on computer but find that Windows 10 won't play DVD, what you should do to fix the problem? Is there any DVD player software that you can use for playing DVDs on Windows 10? In the following content provided by MiniTool Solution, several ways to troubleshoot DVD playing issue and the suitable DVD players will be introduced.
Microsoft designed Windows Media Player to help users play different kinds of files on their computer: audio CDs, data CDs, video CDs (VCDs), and data DVDs that contain music/video files (also known as media CDs). How to play DVD on laptop? Users only need to insert the DVD and select a DVD title or chapter name.
However, many users find their Windows 10 won't play DVD. Some users are seeking for effective solutions online because they still want to play DVDs on Windows 10.
Tip: To solve Windows 10 problems caused by data loss, you should download this software and install it properly for use. How to recover data from CD/DVD drive?
How to Fix When Your DVD Won't Play on Windows 10
The Windows Media Player in the previous versions of Windows can be used to watch DVD movies easily. Can you still watch DVD on Windows 10? Of course yes. If you want to continue watching DVD movies on computer/laptop Windows 10, you should read this guide carefully.
Useful Tips On How To Improve Windows 10 Performance.
Fix 1: Run the Windows Troubleshooter
- Click on the Start button in the lower left corner.
- Click on the Settings icon in the left sidebar of the Start menu.
- Select Update & Security from the list.
- Shift to the Troubleshoot option in the left pane.
- Find Playing Audio under Get up and running section in the right pane.
- Select it and then click on the Run the troubleshooter button.
- Wait for the checking process to finish.
- Find Video Playback under Find and fix other problems section.
- Select it and click Run the troubleshooter.
- Wait for the process to finish and follow the on-screen instructions given by your system.
Fix 2: Run SFC Scan
- Click on the Start button.
- Scroll down to find Windows System folder.
- Expand it and right click on Command Prompt.
- Navigate to More and then select Run as administrator.
- Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
- Wait for the command to complete.
- Restart your Windows 10 computer.
Fix 3: Update Windows 10
Still can’t play DVD Windows 10? You should also try to fix the problem by updating your system to the latest version.
- Press Windows + I.
- Select Update & Security.
- Click on the Check for updates button in the right pane.
- Wait for the checking process.
- Install the available updates under guidance.
How to play DVD on Windows 10 after that? You should restart the computer -> open the Windows Media Player -> insert the DVD and select a DVD title/chapter name.
Fix 4: Check the DVD Drive
- Press Windows + X.
- Select Device Manager.
- Go to the DVD/CD-ROM drives option.
- Expand it and take a look at your DVD drive.
- If there’s a yellow exclamation mark or a red X sign on the icon, you’ll need to update the DVD driver or uninstall & reinstall the driver.
Please don’t be worried when you find the WinX menu is not working since it can be fixed easily in several ways.
Fix 5: Use Another DVD Player
Unfortunately, above methods may all failed. How to watch DVD on Windows 10 or how to play movies on Windows 10? You should turn to the following DVD player software for playing DVD on Windows 10.
The Best Windows Media Center On Windows 10 – Check It Out.
Option 1: Windows DVD Player.
Windows DVD Player is a paid app designed by Microsoft and sold at $14.99 in Microsoft Store. There’s a seven-day trial version, but it won't actually play DVDs for you; it only helps you to check whether it's compatible with the built-in DVD player.
Option 2: VLC Media Player.
VLC is an universal multimedia player which allows you to play DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray discs, and music & videos saved on your computer.
Option 3: Kodi.
Kodi is a free and open-source player that can handles the DVDs, music, games, and videos.
Option 4: 5KPlayer.
If you want to play high-def videos, and even online radio stations in addition to DVDs, you should use the 5KPlayer. It allows you to stream audio & video from iPhone and snag videos from YouTube (or other streaming services).
Option 5: MiniTool MovieMaker.
As the name shows, MovieMaker can be used to create your own movies without limits. Besides, it allows you to play media files in different formats.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Icloud ISSUES - your data wiped out!
I always recommend my clients and friends, to have several backups of your main archives.
This proves the importance of my point. Also, have one copy outside your house or business/office.
I have 3 archival copies + 4th one to edit and work with various files, specially the family photos and videos.
Malware blamed for remotely wiping WD My Book Live users' disks
Hard drive maker recommends users disconnect the cloud storage devices from the internet to protect their data.
Latest updates and news regarding WINDOWS 11
Windows 11: Every big change from Windows 10
Microsoft's Windows 11 marks the first software name change in six years. Here's everything that's changed from Windows 10.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
List of News sources
This page will be updated often:
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As of June 24, 2021:
Latest digital news: Microsoft, wifi routers
Microsoft prepares Windows 11 for a post-pandemic world
The tech giant is offering its first major Windows update in six years on Thursday. Here's why.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Books - digital directory
If you have a New York Public Library card, you can access free Armenian language eBooks with the OverDrive app. Download the app and link your card number, and then do an advanced search, select "Armenian" and search, there are currently 182 items you can browse and borrow for free.
Libby app and hoopla
Vlume the app works similarly too
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Samsung Android Driver error
I have an old Samsung cellphone I am trying to help download the photos and videos.
All the connections to my PC are not working.
I got Samsung driver error.
I'll record here the process and if I was successful to tackle this task:
I did search on duckduckgo.com and here is what I found out:
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How to manually update Samsung Drivers
- Click the Windows logo in your taskbar (located at the extreme left-hand side)
- Type devmgmt.msc in the Start Search box
- Press Enter
- I did and got triangle error for MTP USB Driver
- ok, now i am trying to download driver: https://www.drivers.com/download-help-sdu/ Let's see if this will solve...
- I somehow hesitate to run it
- So I went to Samsung's website at: https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Selling online: Bonanza
Bonanza Pricing - Bonanza Help Center
So
your FOV is $109-$10 = $99. Your fee is then 3.5% of $99, or $3.47. You
sell one item for $750 with free shipping and did not opt into
advertising. You owe 3.5% on the first $500 ($17.50) and 1.5% on the
remaining $250 ($3.75) for a total of $21.25.
Bonanza Webstores - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ ...
There are no final value fees when you make a sale from your Webstore. Bonanza
charges $25/month to host your Webstore, but there are no other fees -
no listing fees, no selling fees. Period. You might also want to
consider the annual plan, which offers sellers the best value at
$255/year.
How Much Does It Cost To Sell On Bonanza? - Multiorders
How much does it cost to sell on Bonanza
actually depends on the final value of your order. The fee amount is
directly connected to the price that your buyers pay and all the
shipping expenses that exceed $10. For instance, imagine that you sell a
product for $20, and your shipping cost is $5. Then your Final Offer Value (FOV) is $20 for the ...
Select a Membership Plan - Bonanza
Enjoy
a Silver or Gold membership absolutely free for 30 days when you opt-in
to monthly billing and add a valid form of payment to your account. You
will be automatically enrolled in a paid membership plan of the same
level at the end of the trial period. Platinum or Titan memberships are
not eligible for free trials.
Selling on Bonanza
Everything
there is to know about importing from Amazon. I just imported my items
from another platform and need to set my categories so they go live. If
this didn't answer your question, try our new Knowledge Base , or take a
look at our Community Help Forum.
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Bonanza = list for free & lower selling fees. Promotions. If you're selling on eBay, you have a lot of organic traffic. Not so much with Bonanza. Bonanzas
offer of integrating with Google Adwords, Google Shopping etc, means
that you can be seen by more than just eBay shoppers, and better quality
shoppers, too.
BONANZA TRADE & SUPPLY - 13 Photos & 10 Reviews - Hardware ...
10 reviews of Bonanza
Trade & Supply "A-MAZING amazing place. Were searched high and low
for a special kind of grout (spectralock by laticrete) and had such a
hard time finding it. We finally were pointed to Bonanza
and man was this place fantastic. They only sell tile supplies (no
tile). They also were so very nice. They had samples, were patient with
our questions, and were just plain nice.
Bonanza Reviews - 849 Reviews of Bonanza.com | Sitejabber
849 reviews for Bonanza, 2.4 stars: 'Purchased diamond painting via Bonanza
Market place, took over a month to receive. The quality was terrible,
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missing glue in many spots. I was missing 3 colors of dots and to buy
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