Based on my personal preferences, I use Microsoft Windows as little as possible.
Due to the fact that Netflix is cheaper than cable where I live, I use Netflix. I personally find it inconvenient that it only supports Microsoft Internet Explorer, but that is besides the point. Fact is that I use Windows to watch television.
Previously I've used Windows Media Player, but today there is a time lapse between the video and the audio. In my opinion, that is unacceptable.
I'm looking at alternatives:
VLC
Audio is not working for me for some reason.
MPlayer
Everything I try causes it to crash.
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