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AfterDawn Discussion Forums

  1. Announcements

    1. Forum announcements

      From this forum you can read all the latest developments that relate directly to our discussion forums. You can't post new threads here, as the forum is read-only, BUT you can reply to open topics.
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      Latest: Problems with posting using huge messages resolved ps355528, Oct 26, 2023
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  2. PC hardware

    1. Building a new PC

      Ask opinions and expert advice here when you're planning to build a new PC -- which CPU to use, what motherboards others recommend, etc.
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      Latest: NVIDIA Launches AI-First DGX PC Systems Sophocles, Jun 2, 2025
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    2. PC hardware help

      For all help regarding PC hardware, ask your questions here.
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      PC hardware help

      Sub-Forums

      1. DVD / Blu-ray drives

      Latest: Dell Optiflex computer will not boot up Sophocles, Aug 16, 2024
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  3. Software, operating systems and more

    1. Mac - General discussion

      Chat about Mac, its software, games, drivers, etc. Everything related to Mac and software available for it, is allowed here.
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      Mac - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Video problems with Mac

      Latest: APP to create DVD with video clips ddp, Sep 20, 2023
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    2. Windows - Games

      Fanatic about games? Prefer your PC instead of game consoles? This is the right place to post your questions, comments and ideas about PC games.
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      Latest: Need Reviews on Launchbox Emulator ps355528, Nov 28, 2023
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    3. Windows - General discussion

      Discuss about Windows operating system here. Only topics that don't fit into more specific Windows' forum rooms should be posted here.
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      Latest: why is security@account.meta.com sending emails ?? ddp, Jan 27, 2025
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    4. Windows - Software discussion

      Having problems with particular software? Looking for software for some specific purpose, but can't find any? This is the forum room that is meant for general software discussion. Note that topics related to digital video and audio tools should be posted to their specific forum rooms, not here.
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      Latest: Get every Monday of the year automatically scorpNZ, Nov 11, 2024
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    5. Windows - Virus and spyware problems

      Discuss about how to identify and find viruses, spyware, trojans and other malware and how to deal with them.
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      Latest: "Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick" Sophocles, May 28, 2025
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    6. Windows 10 forum

      Questions, comments and thoughts on Windows 10? Post them here.
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      Latest: If You Think Windows 11 sucks, you're not alone. aldan, Jan 18, 2025
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  4. Digital video

    1. Video playback problems

      Video wont play? If you have problems playing DVDs, MKV files, DivX, MP4, etc please post your questions to this forum.
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      Video playback problems

      Sub-Forums

      1. Subtitle help

      Latest: Pixilation Problems persist to be present when profile is 2-pass export wither 1, Nov 19, 2024
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    2. DVDR

      If you have questions on how to burn DVDR discs, how to play them, which discs to buy, etc -- ask here, we'll help!
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      Latest: Could This Be The Future of Optical Discs? Sophocles, May 21, 2025
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    3. Other video questions

      Don't find a forum to post your video questions to? Post them here.
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      Other video questions

      Sub-Forums

      1. Blu-ray

      2. Digital camcorders

      3. Video - Software discussion

      4. Video capturing from analog sources

      5. DVD / BD-Rebuilder forum

      6. Nero discussion

      7. Copy DVD to DVDR

      8. Video to DVD

      Latest: Pauses wither 1, Mar 6, 2025
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  5. Home theater

    1. Digital TV - UK & Europe

      This forum is intended for all DVB-S, DVB-C and DVB-T -related stuff, such as capturing DVB-C/T/S streams, converting them to DVD, SVCD, receiver comparisons, PVR and VDR discussion etc.
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      Latest: A NEWBIES GUIDE TO SETTING UP A DM500S FOR CARDSHARING Sophocles, Mar 14, 2025
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    2. Digital TV - United States & Canada

      Have a question related to U.S. or Canadian digital television? Post it here!<
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      Latest: I NEED HDTV Antenna recommendations keebles, Apr 15, 2024
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    3. Receivers and amplifiers

      This is the correct place to discuss about everything that relates to home theater audio, including amps, receivers, pre-amplifiers, etc. No PC audio chat here!
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      Latest: Turntable hums thru amp even without t'table power? Liam Wilsenham, Oct 11, 2020
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    4. Televisions

      Right place to discuss about LCD, plasma, OLED and LED TVs.
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      Televisions

      Sub-Forums

      1. 3D TV

      Latest: Finlux tallenteet eivät avaudu Sophocles, Aug 15, 2024
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    5. Media players

      Questions about Chromecast, DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, media tanks...? Post your questions here, we'll help!
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      Media players

      Sub-Forums

      1. Blu-ray players

      2. DVD players

      3. DVD recorders

      4. DVD-VCR combos

      5. Media tanks

      Latest: Newly acquired RCA HDV5000 questions and request for official RCA firmware wither 1, Nov 28, 2021
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    6. Android TV boxes (Kodi, XBMC, etc)

      Post here anything related to Android-based STB / TV devices (MX Android etc.) or software that runs on them (Kodi etc.).
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      Latest: New Android TV issues Sophocles, Nov 21, 2023
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  6. Digital audio

    1. Audio

      All discussion about audio. CD ripping, burning, audio copy protections, (de-)compressing, sampling, Hi-Fi, MP3, OGG, MusePack, etc. No video related issues - pure audio only.
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      Latest: CD Writer Issue Sophocles, May 19, 2022
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    2. High resolution audio

      Discuss about DVD-Audio, SACD and other high resolution audio formats.
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      Latest: Audio ISO files to playable DVD's glasgowmaan, Jul 20, 2020
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    3. Portable audio players

      Discuss about Creative's, Sony's, etc portable MP3 players here.
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      Latest: USB Mp3 Player Firmware Update OntriTwyPlU, Jan 30, 2018
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  7. MP3, WMA, and other digital audio

    1. General audio discussion

      Do you have something to ask about digital audio? Try to get some answers and post your question in here
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      Latest: cd covers help ddp, Oct 13, 2020
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    2. Software discussion

      Do you have comments or questions about audio tools, players, encoders or CD rippers? Post them here!
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      Latest: Does Audacity 3 able to tell the kbps during recording? ps355528, Jul 26, 2024
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  8. Mobile devices

    1. Android Phones

      Discussion about Android and Android phones.
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      Android Phones

      Sub-Forums

      1. Motorola phones

      2. Samsung discussion

      3. Sony phones

      Latest: Wifi issues ddp, Sep 13, 2023
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    2. General mobile discussion

      General discussion about mobile devices, such as mobile phones and PDAs. Discussion about new and upcoming mobile technologies.
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      Latest: What is this - pic attached ps355528, May 21, 2025
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    3. iPhone - General discussion

      Discuss the iPhone.. This forum room is intended for general discussion regarding iPhone. Unlocking and jailbreak discussion have a dedicated forum room.
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      iPhone - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. iPhone - Unlocking and hacking

      2. iPod discussion

      Latest: Audiobooks ddp, Sep 18, 2023
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    4. Other mobile phones

      Discussion about other mobile phones (eg. Sendo). Non brand specific discussions, such as generic Series 60 -platform or Java MIDP discussion
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      Other mobile phones

      Sub-Forums

      1. Nokia phones

        1. Nokia - Unlocking

      Latest: Samsung GT-E1230 Unlock - Orange UK (EE) Sophocles, Jan 15, 2024
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  9. General discussion

    1. AfterDawn feedback & suggestions

      Like something about Dawn? Or just can't stand it? Or maybe you'd like to suggest a new feature for the site? This is the place for you.
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      Latest: where do I click to see my Posts ?? ddp, Oct 15, 2024
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    2. All other topics

      All the discussion that doesn't fit into other forums goes here.
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      Latest: Happy New Year Sophocles, May 21, 2025
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    3. Digital photography

      Discussion about digital cameras, editing digital photos, photography tips and tricks, and everything related to digital imaging in general
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      Latest: Photo edit help GrandpaBW, Jan 24, 2019
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    4. Safety valve

      Feel like letting off some steam? Just want to tell everyone how much the world sucks today? Or how wonderful it is? Go ahead!
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      Latest: AfterDawn 26th Birthday, June 10, 2025 ddp, Jun 14, 2025 at 15:53
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    5. Usenet newsgroups - Help, how-tos and discussion

      Discussion about Usenet newsgroups, newsgroup providers, Usenet clients, newsgroup readers, download tools and more.
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      Latest: Recommendations for a good provider? wheelstb, Sep 12, 2020
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    6. User submitted guides

      This area is meant for users who want to post their own guides to our discussion forums. Please read this forum room's rules and guidelines before posting anything.
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      Latest: Export IML File Problem Mhart88, Feb 13, 2020
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    7. Archived forums

      Old forum rooms, discussion threads and posts are located here. You can't post in here, but the old archives can still be viewed.
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      Archived forums

      Sub-Forums

      1. Linux - General discussion

      2. Home Theater PC

      3. CD-R

      4. CD-R(W) Media

      5. Digital video discussion for Linux users

      6. Discusión video digital en español

      7. Discussão em português

      8. DivX / XviD

      9. DVD-ROM drives

      10. DVD2One forum

      11. HD DVD discussion

      12. HDTV discussion

      13. MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 encoding (AVI to DVD)

      14. Nintendo Gamecube - General discussion

      15. PDA discussion

      16. ratDVD discussion, help and suggestions

      17. Resource center

      18. Xbox - Backup discussion

      19. Xbox - Games

      20. Xbox - General discussion

      21. Xbox - Hardware boot discussion

      22. Xbox - Hardware mods

      23. Xbox - Software discussion

      24. Nintendo handhelds

        1. Nintendo DS

        2. Nintendo 3DS

      25. MP3Lizard.com discussion

        1. Artist looking for a band

        2. Band looking for an artist

        3. Feedback to artists

        4. Suggestions, ideas and feedback

      Latest: Doubt dvd drive storage ps355528, Aug 5, 2024
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  10. AfterDawn Marketplace

    1. Sell your stuff

      Here AfterDawn users can sell their stuff, whether its computer parts, used console games or original DVD movies.
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      Latest: JVC CD-R, made in Japan, part no. J-CDR-WPP-SK up to 4 barrel x QTY 100 CDR ea. happy hopping, May 2, 2024
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    2. Buy stuff

      Here AfterDawn users can buy stuff from other users -- whether it is computer parts, used console games or original DVD movies.
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      Latest: MARANTZ SC1000 ESOTEC Pre-Amp wither 1, Jan 19, 2022
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