Streaming DVDs from Bedroom PC to iView CyberPC using VLC: A Success

As a proud owner of the sleek and modern iView CyberPC, I was excited to find a way to stream my DVD collection from my bedroom PC to this stylish media player. Unfortunately, my initial attempts were met with failure, except for one notable exception - VLC.

Challenges with Other Media Players

I tried using Windows Shared Folders to share the DVD files, but they refused to play smoothly, displaying a pixelated video. FTP sharing also failed to deliver a good viewing experience. MediaMonkey, which can see the DVD files, couldn't play them either, complaining about missing codecs even after downloading the recommended codec pack.

VLC: The Unsung Hero

In a surprising turn of events, VLC version 2.0.5 proved to be the only media player that could successfully stream my DVDs to the iView CyberPC. While it took forever to load the playlist and occasionally failed to display all files, it was still able to play the DVD content.

A Word about Kodi

I also tried using Kodi, but my experience was marred by confusion and a lack of DLNA capabilities. The player part of Kodi seemed non-existent, and even when I managed to get video playing, it was only audio with a blank video screen. Turning off hardware acceleration helped resolve the audio issue, but the video remained unplayable.

In conclusion, while my journey to stream DVDs from my bedroom PC to iView CyberPC has been filled with challenges, VLC version 2.0.5 emerged as the winner. Its ability to play DVD files despite other media players' failures makes it a valuable asset in my home entertainment setup.

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