DVD's

We have external DVD players in the IT/AV office that you can borrow. Just stop by the IT/AV office and we can lend one to you.

Playing DVD's

Most likely, the DVD that you are attempting to play is going to be region locked and will be unable to play with the default application, DVD Player. In that case, you can use VLC, a open source multimedia player that is already installed on your laptop.

1. Open VLC

2. Select File > Open Disk from the top menu bar or use the ⌘ + D shortcut.

3. Select Disk

You can also use VLC to crop, convert video formats, add subtitles, record your screen and more.

Here's a link with more information.

Netflix on Apple TV

1. In Chrome, open up chrome://settings/. (⌘ + , or Chrome > Settings) 

2. Turn off Hardware Acceleration when avaiable under the Settings > System Menu

3. Restart Chrome

4. Connect to Apple TV

STREAMING / DRM

Occasionally, when streaming a video from your laptop to the Apple TV, you'll be met with a black / blank screen.  Unfortunately, this is due to various forms of Digital Rights Management, a way for streaming and entertainment services to try and maintain strict control of their property. Due to the way that Apple has created it's recording and screen sharing technology, it clashes with how sites like Netflix protect their content.

Solutions

• Try a different device. We've found that iPads, iPhones, or Android phones have been able to get around the DRM

• Borrow a mobile TV from either the Library or outside the Choir / IT Office.