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How-to articles are step-by-step guides on how to change the default video player on your Mac, choosing the best way to watch movies on your Mac, comparing the best players with their pros and cons.

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How Do You Fix VLC Subtitles Not Showing/Working Issues?

If you face the VLC subtitles not showing issue, read on to discover all possible methods to solve it as well as reasons why VLC won’t show subtitles.
Olga Weis
Apr 15, 2025
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VLC Black Screen? Guide to Fix VLC Won’t Play video

Trying to play a video, and the screen goes black in VLC? Learn more about video issues and discover how to fix VLC not playing video problems.
Ben Jacklin
Sep 19, 2024
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How to Sync Subtitles and Fix the Delay in VLC on Mac

Faced VLC Subtitles Out of Sync on MacOS? Learn more to solve the VLC Subtitle Delay issue.
Olga Weis
Sep 19, 2024
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How to Convert AVI to MP4 on Mac

Looking at how to convert AVI to MP4? Find 3 of the best methods [plus info on Elmedia Player for AVI and MP4 playback included].
May 30, 2024
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How to Play MP4 on Mac If QuickTime Player Can’t Open

Failed to open a MP4 file on Mac? If you’re having trouble with QuickTime, learn why MP4 won’t play on Mac and what methods you can use to resolve the issue.
Feb 23, 2023