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Tired of VLC? These 5 free media players are worth a look

VLC isn't your only option. Discover five free media players with unique features for video playback, customization, and managing your media library.
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I replaced Windows Media Player with this powerful open-source alternative (and it isn't VLC)

I've never been satisfied with the media player built into Windows, so I went searching for a replacement. After sifting through an enormous number of free media players on the web, and testing more ...
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6 open-source alternatives to Windows Media Player that are probably better than it

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...
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Best Digital Media Players and Blu-ray Players: Editors’ Choice 2025

Whether from disc or digital downloads, our Editors’ Choice picks for best media players and Blu-ray Disc players will help your favorite movies and TV shows come alive in 4K brilliance and lossless ...