Questions tagged [streaming]
Transfer of data, usually audio or video, that allows the end user to consume the content without having to fully download a data file first.
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Can I stream system audio from macOS to multiple Airplay 2 devices at once?
I can do this from iOS. I used to do it with with the old Airplay using some third-party software from Rogue Amoeba. The Apple(TM) Music 'App' on my Mac can do it. I've read about creating some ...
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Enforce HDR to be played as SDR when MacBook is plugged in
I understand the benefits coming from HDR, but some creators use HDR wrong, just to pump up their videos so they look "better". When watching them in dark room with low screen brightness ...
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Kernel Task + VTDecoderXPCservice consuming inordinate memory when watching a Discord stream
I like to use Discord as a screen-sharing app with my friends, but when I'm watching a Discord stream it brings my Mac to its knees, causing other applications to become very unresponsive. This came ...
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Safari does not stream certain video
I cannot play certain video streaming in Safari, while there is no problem in FireFox and Chrome. The platform is iMac 2012 OSX 14.3 (OCLP). On iOS there is no problem.The error is 'playback video ...
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What is the difference between these two casting options on macbook?
I am using a MacBook and casting to my TV via Elmedia Player. There are always these two options, which seem to do exactly the same thing.
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How to ask HomePod to play a specific stream
I would like my HomePod (2nd gen.) to play this specific stream: Calm by Classical King FM radio. Quoting their their web site: Smart Speakers To access Classical KING on your smart speaker, use the ...
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iPhone causes latency issues when streaming on my Samsung TV
If I am watching a 2k or 4K movie stream with a Firestick on my Samsung TV, it immediately goes into a stutter/lag if my wife opens up YouTube, Facebook or Messenger on her iPhone 13 Pro. Once she ...
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How to identify the bitrate of audio streaming to HomePod
On a HomePod (2nd generation) I often stream (a) radio stations such as KNKX FM, and (b) music services such as SomaFM. Is there way to inspect the bit-rate and compression method (such as AAC) of the ...
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When mirroring the screen on a Mac to AppleTV, can the Mac built-in monitor be shut off?
Is there a way to, when mirroring the screen on a Mac to AppleTV, to have the Mac built-in monitor shut off? It is a waste of energy to have both monitors on when I'm watching a movie. (If it's ...
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Record Audio from an Android Phone on MacBook Pro
I have a 2017 MacBook Pro , Ventura OS. I have an audio captured through Dolby-on on a Samsung Android Phone. I could not export the audio file from the android phone but it only allows to playback on ...
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How to stream a M3U file on iOS devices in background?
Years ago I asked how to stream m3u radio files (music) on the iPhone. Revisiting my question from the past, none of the IPTV players allow to play the music when the app is in the background / when ...
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How do I stream audio to my HomePod minis without using Apple TV?
I have a pair of HomePod minis connected to an Apple TV 4K, which is connected to a projector. Is there a way to stream directly to the HomePod minis from my iPhone without “waking up” the Apple TV ...
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How to play a movie on a MacBook using a multimedia projector for output?
At our school there are (not smart) BenQ multimedia projectors in every classrom, every one of these is connected to an AppleTV (AppleTVs are not connected to WiFi) via HDMI cable and more and more ...
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How do I fix these issues for my segmented video files?
I'm using an .m3u8 file uploaded to Amazon Web Services for HLS streaming. When I create an HLS report for it, it shows that there are several must fix issues present. I'm fairly new to validating and ...
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Every major video streaming app stopped working collectively on iOS
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ among others aren't loading video on my iPhone and many user's updated iOS. And I'm trying to get to the bottom as much as I can to contribute to solve the ...
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