Additionally, the popup menus aren’t always completely contextualized, showing numerous selections that aren’t germane to the task at hand. Cascaded dialog boxes are convoluted, and it’s occasionally difficult to see where one ends and the other begins.

The TV Mode interface shown above is simple and easy, but the PC version below, while attractive and efficient enough for basics such as browsing and playing, could use some work in the nooks and crannies. Use your imagination, or look at the next image. Normally, this page will show all available movies. PowerDVD 20’s TV mode interface is designed for use with a remote control. To facilitate your slothfulness, Cyberlink provides the Power Remote app, so your phone can fill that role. PowerDVD features two interfaces: one for use while you’re at your PC, and the other-TV Mode-for use with a remote when you’re playing couch potato. And peers, you and yours, is largely what this latest version is all about-you can now upload, share, and stream your videos to nearly any device and anyone via the company’s cloud service. Yes, more than competent freebies such as VLC are available, but when it comes to image quality, Cyberlink’s pay-player has no peers. PowerDVD 20 offers the best video playback money can buy, bar none.

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