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How to Fix Windows Media Player’s “Server Execution Failed” Error
Get back into the groove with these fixes for WMP's "server execution failed" error.
How to Fix the Media Player App When It Stops Working on Windows 11
If Windows 11's Media Player has left you in silence, here's how to get it back.
The 7 Best Free Media Players for Windows
Struggling to figure out the right media player for your PC? Here are the best free media player apps for Windows 10.
How to Fix Windows Media Center Errors on Windows
Windows Media Center errors can ruin your fun, but there are ways you can fix them for good. Here's how.
How to Add External Subtitles on Windows Media Player
Why isn't Windows Media Player not displaying subtitles? Here's how to properly add subtitles to Windows Media Player.
Microsoft Upgrades Windows Media Player, but Will Anyone Actually Use It?
Do you remember the crusty Windows Media Player? It's been completely reworked for Windows 11 and is rolling out to Windows Insiders.
How to Download Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 10
Windows 10 doesn't ship with Windows Media Player anymore. Learn how to install Windows Media Player for free and legally.
4 Ways to Fix the “Windows Media Player Has Stopped Working” Error
Although Windows Media Player isn't an integrated feature, it can still run into errors.
The 5 Coolest Windows Media Player Visuals for Your Music Experience
Windows Media Player is still here, and you can use it to create an awesome visual music experience.
How to Rotate a Video in Windows Media Player
Some videos need to be rotated before you can view them with comfort. Can you rotate a video in Windows Media Player and view it?
Windows Media Player Disappeared? Get It Back!
With the release of the Fall Creators Update, Windows Media Player has gone missing. But is it gone forever? Well, no. At least not yet. You can get it back.
How to Control Netflix, YouTube, and VLC on PC Using Your Phone
This nifty mobile app lets you control playback from afar for Netflix, YouTube, VLC, and Windows Media Player on your PC.
Increase Your Windows Resources, Use the Most Efficient Software
Do you know how much popular software uses your computer's resources? Let's put them to the test and see which apps are the most efficient.
5 Awesome Programs to Replace Default Windows Software and Apps
Some Windows software just can't compete with superior alternatives. Here are five Windows default tools you should replace with free third-party apps.
4 Annoying Windows Features You Can Hide or Disable
Sometimes, small improvements can have a huge effect. We show you four seemingly insignificant Windows features you don't have to put up with because you can hide or disable them.
Did You Spot These Funny TV & Movie Tech Bloopers?
Hollywood has never been great about technological verisimilitude. Which means technologies are misrepresented because writers and directors are lazy. Here are some prime examples of their lackadaisical attitude to getting things right.
How to Transfer & Recover Playlists of Spotify & Co. in Windows
You never had more options to listen to music, but that can leave your playlists hanging in the balance if you switch from one service to another. Use this guide to keep your selections safe.
Missing Media Tools in Windows 8? Easily Burn Audio and View DVDs
Windows 8 makes it hard to burn audio and watch video DVDs thanks to hidden apps and missing licences. This is part of the move away from optical media – fortunately, we can share some easy workarounds.
Sort Out Your Music Collection with Tune Up for Windows and Mac [Rewards]
If your iTunes collection is measured in the thousands rather than hundreds, you’ll no doubt understand the need to keep it under control. The best way to do this is to correctly classify tracks, make sure things are named correctly, and avoid duplications and variation on artists or album names. Setting the correct metadata manually for thousands of songs is quite a formidable task. TuneUp makes a bold promise to do this task for you with only minimal supervision.