Tag: vlc

  • VLC

    VLC using custom HTTP User-Agent

  • VLC using custom HTTP User-Agent

    To change User-Agent in VLC player, go to

    Media -> Stream -> Network tab

    Click on “Show more options” check box. In “Edit Options” text box, you can specify your User-Agent like

    :http-user-agent="MM_Player (Linux;Android 5.1.1) SOKPlayer/3.1.1"
    VLC Custom User Agent

  • Advantages of kmplayer over VLC

    Both KMPlayer and VLC Player are popular media players that can support a wide range of formats and features. However, they also have some differences that may affect your preference.

    Advantages of KMPlayer

    • It has a remote controller feature that allows you to control the player from your smartphone.
    • It has a 3D mode that can handle 3D format videos with low CPU memory share and GPU support.
    • KMPlayer have very sleek interface.
    • Always on Top implementation on KMPlayer is much better than VLC.
    • Remember Last Player position.

    I used KMPlayer as my default video player when i was using Windows. Nowadays i use VLC as the main video player and i switched to Ubuntu.

    Advantages of VLC Player

    • Open Source.
    • Works on all operating systems – Windows, Linux, Mac, Android.
    • Support m3u playlist with start and end time.
    • It supports plug-ins and PIP mode, which allow you to extend the functionality and watch videos in a small window while doing other tasks.

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