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Best software for playing 3gp files? in Software ·
Sean Grant85 said:I used the link for download Media Player Classic for Windows 2000/Windows XP via the QuickTime Alternative site, and the file I ended up with was about 2MB.

If you didn't grab the QuickTime Alternative codec, what's the point of having MPC? The player is just a player. Once you install the QuickTime Alternative, you can play files in any player you want. Think of MPC as just a little extra included in the package—it isn't going to handle the playback on its own without those codecs.☕
Best software for playing 3gp files? in Software ·
So, did you go ahead and download the entire QuickTime Alternative package?
Best software for playing 3gp files? in Software ·
Haha, look, it’s not just about looking like the old Microsoft Media Player. When you install MPC, it comes packed with VLC Media Player and RealPlayer alternative codecs. Once you've got those set up, you can ditch that QuickTime and RealNetworks junk entirely; you'll be able to run any movie in pretty much any player you want. Plus, MPC is actually solid.
You can't really talk about movies without bringing politics into the mix, either 🙄 👎
poirot said:What's the matter, buddy? Does it sting seeing an American succeed?

American jealousy strikes again!

🙂 🙂 🙂

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RIP pirated macOS versions in Software ·
So what’s the problem? At the very least, it should spark more conversations about smarter alternatives. 👍
Richard Hernandez13 said:Hmm... I don't mean to be cynical, but how is he actually going to nail an American accent?
Even though his accent improved significantly during all those years on ER, what comes out of his mouth still isn't quite flawless.

Maybe they'll just dub him. 😁

That could easily pass for a convincing "original British English" accent to most Americans.😬
The Dukes of Hazzard in Movies ·
I think I saw him on some German channel about ten years ago, though it was dubbed over 🙄. I haven't actually seen it on DVD despite it being released. I don't have high-speed internet at home 😢.

Man, watching Burt Reynolds tearing it up in that Pontiac Trans Am back in the day... when I was a kid, I thought that car was the absolute peak of engineering... yeah 😬... and Sally was definitely easy on the eyes 😍

Let's drift into off-topic territory for a bit, shall we? 🤔
The Dukes of Hazzard in Movies ·
Brian Moore67 said:Low-budget 70s redneck road movies. Smokey and the Bandit is easily the king of that genre.

Where can I find a copy?🙂
Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds in Movies ·
mirrorball said:The only thing I actually took away from that movie is this: if I ever have kids, and aliens decide to invade Earth, my first move is going to be taking out the children. It’s the only way to stay sane. Or maybe I'll just surrender to the aliens immediately. Either way, I'm saving myself the headache...😁

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Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds in Movies ·
Independence Day is basically a comedy, whereas War of the Worlds leans much more into drama. I don't see why anyone even compares them. 😕

And thank God there aren't any mindless patriotic clichés from dumb Americans.

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Some movies are worth the big screen experience, while others are just a waste of $8.25. Honestly, most of them fall into the second category. The hard part is figuring out which is which when you’re relying solely on an online forum—there's a certain level of elitism here that's getting old. It’s always "nothing is good," "everything is trash," "directors are hacks," or "nobody can act anymore." People are just looking for reasons to complain 🤔 🙄
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On average, I make the trip from my small town into the city once a month just to catch a movie, mostly because the local theaters around here are a total disaster ☕
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And what Sophia Williams said is spot on—directors really should be held accountable. The lack of basic etiquette in theaters these days is just unacceptable 👎
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Classic comedies recommendation? in Movies ·
Ahem, if you're 25 now and watched a comedy when you were 15, it’s officially a "classic" by now. 😬

Out of those Black comedies, I actually preferred Booty call 🤔

But those police comedies they just remade? Those are absolute gems from back in the day. 👍
Edward Howard39 said:Among more recent releases, we have Pedro Almodóvar's "Talk to Her," "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and "Pulp Fiction."

Off-topic: I find it interesting how whenever "Talk to Her" comes up, you always feel the need to include the director's name. Meanwhile, titles like "Pulp Fiction" or "The Lord of the Rings" stand perfectly fine on their own. It’s almost as if the title itself isn't quite as iconic as the name of a legendary director.🤔 🙄 ☕
Secondhand smoke concerns in Health ·
Hannah Ortiz84 said:An interesting analogy, and one I saw coming. But it doesn't quite hold up. 🙂

It is certainly telling how 90% of smokers immediately jump on the bandwagon regarding cars. 🤔
Sensitive skin issues in Health ·
Olivia Ruiz, I finally sorted out my deodorant situation with Axe. It’s got that instant effect—honestly works wonders. Just one quick application and I'm good to go. :reklama: :rep: 😉
Sensitive skin issues in Health ·
Sure, basic hygiene goes without saying 😉

Rinses and fabric softeners—that’s another headache. Honestly, sometimes even freshly laundered clothes make my skin itch like crazy. Since my mom handles the laundry, I can't really micromanage her too much, though she did switch up the softener because of my skin issues. A double rinse cycle is actually solid advice 👍

I drink an insane amount of water. Between coffee and everything else, I’m easily hitting at least four liters a day. Tea? Not really my thing, especially with the heat rolling in. This house stays warm year-round—it's like living next to a wood-burning stove. My partner loves it during the winter, but in the summer, it’s absolutely brutal 😢
If only I could just turn the temperature down...
Sensitive skin issues in Health ·
They’re just looking for any excuse to bleed a patient dry 😢

Unless I can pull some strings... though even then, I'd still have to get the job done 😉
Sensitive skin issues in Health ·
So, what are the general ones? I’d at least like to know what I’m getting into here. I’ll be the first to admit I don't know the first thing about medicine—I'm completely out of my element there. In exchange, though, I'm happy to trade tips on computers, phones, cars, or motorcycles 😬
Sensitive skin issues in Health ·
What I was really getting at is this: are there any alternative ways to "normalize" this condition without relying on medication? Is it possible there’s an underlying deficiency causing this heightened sensitivity?

As for you... 😘 yeah, fair enough. I suppose I need to get a referral first, right? I mean, I need to go get some actual blood work done! 🙂

And I really ought to get that sorted out 🤔