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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: Welcome to the new AfterDawn discussion forums! Ethan_Scott, Mar 8, 2018
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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: show me your pc jarryminstal, May 26, 2023 at 00:23
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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: Computer, printer, etc. do not power up wither 1, Dec 10, 2022
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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: Burning a DVD with subtitles wither 1, Oct 1, 2021
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Unreal II Awakening ENG or ITA language pack /translation ? scorpNZ, Nov 30, 2022
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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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      Windows - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Windows 8 discussion

      Latest: How to Use Rufus to Bypass TPM and Secure Boot Requirements in Windows 11 aldan, May 27, 2023 at 01:58
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    4. Windows - P2P software

      Got questions about P2P tools? Want to know what is the best P2P tool right now? Searching for tips how to improve your download speeds? This is the right place to discuss about file sharing, P2P networks and P2P software.
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      Latest: Good torrent sites for old TV series scorpNZ, Feb 18, 2021
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    5. 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: how to program off old installation disc scorpNZ, Mar 29, 2023
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    6. 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: Hosting a safe website Skillish, Nov 3, 2021
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    7. Windows 10 forum

      Questions, comments and thoughts on Windows 10? Post them here.
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      Latest: Windows 10 update is causing lots of problems – including nasty crashes Sophocles, May 22, 2023
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  4. Consoles

    1. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      This forum is meant for Nintendo Wii -related discussion only. No topics related to previous Nintendo consoles or other consoles allowed here.
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      Latest: Original Wii - how to backup external hard drive tongs007, Feb 5, 2023
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    2. PS2

      The intention of this forum is to discuss about PS2 modding, backupping PS2 games, etc. As usual, no piracy allowed.
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      PS2

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS2 - DVD backup discussion

      2. PS2 - Games

      3. PS2 - Hardware boot discussion

      4. PS2 - Software boot discussion

      5. PS2 - CD backup discussion

      Latest: Enter the Matrix problem... Green16304, May 4, 2023
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    3. PS3

      All topics that relate to PS3, but don't involve modding or hacking of the console, should be posted to this forum room.
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      PS3

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS3 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Good PS3 Platform Games (2 player) Sophocles, Jan 14, 2023
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    4. PS4

      All topics that relate to PS4, but don't involve modding or hacking of the console, should be posted to this forum room.
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      PS4

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS4 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Crysis remastered booperq, Jul 1, 2021
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    5. Sony Handhelds

      All PSP and PSVita topics should be posted here.
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      Sony Handhelds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Sony PSP - Games

      2. Sony PSP - Homebrew software

      3. Sony PSP - Mod and firmware discussion

      Latest: GUIDE: How to play GBA and SNES games on your PSP wnstv, Oct 27, 2021
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    6. Xbox 360

      Want to discuss about Xbox 360, its games, its services, Xbox Live, etc..? Post your questions here.
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      Messages:
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      Xbox 360

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox 360 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: RENT-A-HERO XBOX ORIGINAL ENGLISH VERSION SAVES krinakgen00, Apr 30, 2023
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    7. Xbox One

      Want to discuss about Xbox One, its games, its services, Xbox Live, etc..? Post your questions here!
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      Xbox One

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox One - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: How to update Skyrim on Xbox series x scorpNZ, Sep 22, 2022
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  5. Digital video

    1. Convert video to another format

      If you have questions on how to convert a video file into another format, this is the right forum room for you!
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      Convert video to another format

      Sub-Forums

      1. Convert DVD to another format

      2. DVD Shrink forum

      Latest: How To Convert MKV to Mobile (via Batch) scorpNZ, May 27, 2023 at 14:33
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    2. 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: VLC not displaying h264 anymore. keebles, Aug 14, 2022
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    3. 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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      DVDR

      Sub-Forums

      1. DVD±R for advanced users

      2. DVD±R media

      Latest: How can I make tv episode dvd's? Accept, Dec 24, 2020
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    4. 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: Guide discussion: Create AVCHD and Blu-ray Discs With MultiAVCHD MikeyC314, May 2, 2023
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  6. 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.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: organising channels DVB-S2-V5 neilcolt, Oct 15, 2019
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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: Are "digital" antennas necessary? sktn77a, Mar 19, 2021
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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: Blaupunkts No audio -out of audio RCA sockets ddp, May 27, 2023 at 12:27
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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: how to get a qr code into an ap on my android tv box wither 1, Feb 11, 2022
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  7. 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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  8. 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: Audacity 3.0.2 leaves high pitch Sophocles, Mar 7, 2023
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  9. 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: Fastest IMAP4 email client for Android? jonifi, Jan 27, 2022
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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: Can I connect a Smartphone to a handset phone system using Bluetooth? wither 1, Jan 31, 2023
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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: Sandisk iXPand/Go drive help keebles, Mar 12, 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: Nokia 6230i Robert e, May 3, 2023
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  10. 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: What areas of the site need further development? Sophocles, May 13, 2022
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    2. All other topics

      All the discussion that doesn't fit into other forums goes here.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Microsoft One Drive Audit/Usage Report wither 1, Mar 24, 2023
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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: Where are the old skool lot? Sophocles, May 18, 2023
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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: Xbox x3 bad flash scorpNZ, May 26, 2022
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  11. 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: What price premium is there are on moddable ps3,s Wilburt, Jan 7, 2021
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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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: MARANTZ SC1000 ESOTEC Pre-Amp wither 1, Jan 19, 2022
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