Hobbyist Software - User contributions [en]

Main Page

2020-05-13T10:02:39Z

Robjonson: /* VLC Remote */

<big>'''Welcome to the Hobbyist Software Support Wiki.'''</big>

== General Info ==
* [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/support Main Help Page]
* [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/forum Hobbyist Software Forum]

== Popular pages ==

=== VLC Streamer ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-troubleshooting/ VLCStreamer Troubleshooting]
* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ Copying movies to your device]
* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-subtitles-audio-tracks/ VLC Streamer Subtitles and Audio Tracks]
* [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer-stream Streaming vs Playing]
* [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer-sharing Opening files from other apps]

=== VLC Remote ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-troubleshooting/ VLCRemote troubleshooting]
* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-tips/ VLC Remote Tips]

=== General ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/uninstalling/ Uninstalling apps]

Main Page

2020-05-13T10:01:54Z

Robjonson:

<big>'''Welcome to the Hobbyist Software Support Wiki.'''</big>

== General Info ==
* [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/support Main Help Page]
* [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/forum Hobbyist Software Forum]

== Popular pages ==

=== VLC Streamer ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-troubleshooting/ VLCStreamer Troubleshooting]
* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ Copying movies to your device]
* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-subtitles-audio-tracks/ VLC Streamer Subtitles and Audio Tracks]
* [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer-stream Streaming vs Playing]
* [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer-sharing Opening files from other apps]

=== VLC Remote ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-troubleshooting/ VLCRemote troubleshooting]
* [https://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/VLC_Remote_Tips VLC Remote Tips]

=== General ===

* [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/uninstalling/ Uninstalling apps]

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2020-05-11T16:13:58Z

Robjonson:

This Page Has Moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/multi-monitor-wallpaper-troubleshooting to here]

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2020-05-11T16:13:52Z

Robjonson:

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

This Page Has Moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/multi-monitor-wallpaper-troubleshooting to here]

VLCStreamerTroubleshooting

2020-05-11T16:12:21Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-troubleshooting/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-troubleshooting/ to here]

VLCRemote troubleshooting

2020-05-11T15:28:16Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-troubleshooting/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-troubleshooting/ to here]

Security software

2020-05-11T15:21:28Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/security-software/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/security-software/ to here]

Uninstall

2020-05-11T15:15:13Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/uninstalling/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/uninstalling/ to here]

VLCStreamer Test Streams

2020-05-11T15:13:52Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [http://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-test-streams/ to here]"

this page has moved [http://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-test-streams/ to here]

VLC Remote Address

2020-05-11T15:13:11Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-address/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-address/ to here]

VLC Remote Tips

2020-05-11T15:11:37Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-tips/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-remote-tips/ to here]

VLC Remote Tips

2020-05-11T15:09:51Z

Robjonson:

==Access Fullscreen from the main page==

Turning on fullscreen mode when watching movies is really handy. You can do that with the icon in the main remote page. It's the one that looks like four arrows point outwards.

==How to access external drives==

(requires paid version)

Unfortunately, VLC doesn't recognise aliases or shortcuts (it just tries to play them), so these won't help you.

There is a dedicated drive button in the browse page that will take you to your full drive list.

You do need to take some steps to make sure that external drives appear in this list:

on Windows
* Make sure that the drive is mapped to a letter.

on Mac
* You have to browse the drive manually from your computer to make sure that the system 'mounts' the drive, or use the next tip...

==Mac OS: Automatically mount external drives so that they are available to browse on startup ==

See [[Mount_Drives_on_Mac | this page]]

==Add a whole folder to your playlist==

(requires paid version)

just tap on the 'play icon' next to the folder and all its contents will be added to the playlist.

==Stop VLC asking to fix files==

this isn't actually a VLC Remote feature, but it is annoying when you are trying to play things remotely. You can control the behaviour in VLC at

Preferences (switch to All preferences in the bottom left)
Input / Codecs
Demuxers
AVI
Force Index Creation

==Start VLC automatically on Windows ==

The easy way is just to drag VLC, (or a shortcut to VLC) to your autostart folder. This will start VLC in its normal configuration with a window visible.

If you are willing to get a bit more technical, then you can fire up your Windows Registry editor and add the following:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"vlcRemote background start"="\"c:\\program files (x86)\\videolan\\vlc\\vlc.exe\" -I ntservice --ntservice-install --ntservice-extraintf=http --video-on-top"

Add this line to the reg in windows so there is an auto start for the vlc service for the remote no more have to run before it will work.
This will work on windows vista and windows 7 both 32 and 64 bit versions for windows xp remove the x86

-Thanks to Nathanael for the tip.

VLC Streamer - Playback speed

2020-05-11T15:07:00Z

Robjonson:

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-playback-speed/ to here]

VLC Streamer How to add tags

2020-05-11T15:05:14Z

Robjonson:

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-how-to-add-tags/ to here]

VLC Streamer Network Connection

2020-05-11T15:03:26Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "This page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-network-connection/ to here]"

This page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-network-connection/ to here]

VLC Streamer Subtitles and Audio Tracks

2020-05-11T14:58:41Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-subtitles-audio-tracks/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-subtitles-audio-tracks/ to here]

VLC Streamer Test Streams

2020-05-11T14:56:08Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-test-streams/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-test-streams/ to here]

VLC connection troubleshooting

2020-05-11T14:55:22Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-connection-troubleshooting/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-connection-troubleshooting/ to here]

VLC http not working locally

2020-05-11T14:54:12Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-http-not-working-locally/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-http-not-working-locally/ to here]

Video Debrief - How to load videos

2020-05-11T14:52:05Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/video-debrief-how-to-load-videos/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/video-debrief-how-to-load-videos/ to here]

Vlcstreamer debugging

2020-05-11T14:43:30Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-debugging/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-debugging/ to here]

Vlcstreamer iTunes transfer

2020-05-11T14:41:22Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ to here]

Vlcstreamer itunes transfer

2020-05-11T14:40:22Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/vlc-streamer-copy-to-your-device/ to here]

Right Click Booster

2020-05-11T14:31:05Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/right-click-booster/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/right-click-booster/ to here]

Off troubleshooting

2020-05-11T14:20:06Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "This page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/off-remote-troubleshooting/ to here]"

This page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/off-remote-troubleshooting/ to here]

Multiple copies of vlc

2020-05-11T14:16:40Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/2020/05/run-multiple-copies-of-vlc/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/2020/05/run-multiple-copies-of-vlc/ to here]

Mount Drives on Mac

2020-05-11T14:10:24Z

Robjonson:

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/automount-drives-on-mac/ to here]

Easter eggs

2020-05-11T14:04:48Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/easter-eggs/ to here]"

this page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/easter-eggs/ to here]

Default ports and Bonjour identifiers

2020-05-11T14:02:28Z

Robjonson:

This page has moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/default-ports-and-bonjour-identifiers/ to here]

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2020-05-11T11:31:00Z

Robjonson: Replaced content with "== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting == This Page Has Been Moved [https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/multi-monitor-wallpaper-troubleshooting go to new location]"

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

This Page Has Been Moved
[https://blog.hobbyistsoftware.com/multi-monitor-wallpaper-troubleshooting go to new location]

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2020-05-11T11:22:49Z

Robjonson:

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== What to do ===

* Open Multi Monitor Wallpaper
* Open settings (click on the cog icon, or menu/Multi Monitor Wallpaper/preferences)
* Click on 'Reset All Wallpapers'
* Allow the app access to the required folder

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

* Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Background for the Technically Minded ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

For the techincal: The database is stored at ''~/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-07-21T17:00:50Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers.

To do this:

* Open Multi Monitor Wallpaper
* Open settings (click on the cog icon, or menu/Multi Monitor Wallpaper/preferences)
* Click on 'Reset All Wallpapers'
* Allow the app access to the required folder

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

For the techincal: The database is stored at ''~/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-06-20T20:51:36Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround 1 */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers. This is stored at
''~/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

To find and delete this file,
* open the finder
* click on '''Menu/Go/Go to Folder'''
* paste in ''~/Library/Application Support/Dock''
* This will show the relevant folder
* Now delete ''desktoppicture.db''

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-06-20T20:51:28Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround 1 */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround 1 ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers. This is stored at
''~/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

To find and delete this file,
* open the finder
* click on '''Menu/Go/Go to Folder'''
* paste in ''~/Library/Application Support/Dock''
* This will show the relevant folder
* Now delete ''desktoppicture.db''

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-06-20T18:28:30Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround 1 */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround 1 ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers. This is stored at
''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

To find and delete this file,
* open the finder
* click on '''Menu/Go/Go to Folder'''
* paste in ''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock''
* This will show the relevant folder
* Now delete ''desktoppicture.db''

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-06-20T18:27:33Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround 1 */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround 1 ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers. This is stored at
''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''

To find this file, open the finder, click on '''Menu/Go/Go to Folder'''
paste in ''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock''

This will show the relevant folder

Now delete ''desktoppicture.db''

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-06-20T18:27:07Z

Robjonson: /* Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost/broken when you attach or remove monitors

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is an easy fix when this happens

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration. In some cases, the system gets 'stuck' and stops allowing apps like Multi Monitor Wallpaper to set new wallpapers.

I have pinned down at least one way to reliably re-create this bug on my mac. What seems to happen is that the database where the system stores what image is applied for each screen/space gets corrupted.*

=== Workaround 1 ===

The easy workaround is simply to delete the system database which stores the currently applied wallpapers. This is stored at
''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db
''
To find this file, open the finder, click on '''Menu/Go/Go to Folder'''
paste in ''/Users/rob/Library/Application Support/Dock''

This will show the relevant folder

Now delete ''desktoppicture.db''

This will reset all your spaces/desktops (though you won't immediately see the change in your currently visible workspace)

Once you have done this, you can set your wallpapers with MMW again

=== Notes ===

*I have reported this to Apple (and submitted a demonstration project and corrupted database).

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-03-13T17:23:52Z

Robjonson: /* Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost on reboot

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is generally a workaround

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration.

Similarly - there really isn't any way that Multi Monitor Wallpaper can set the image wrongly. This means that if some screen doesn't get set - It is simply that Multi Monitor Wallpaper is asking the operating system to set a wallpaper, and the operating system is failing to do so.

I have seen both of these issues from time to time on my own Mac, and I have submitted formal bug reports to Apple. Unfortunately these are intermittent bugs, and those are really hard for Apple to pin down and fix.

=== Workaround 1 ===

There is a workaround which seems to work in almost all cases.

You can do this on all screens, or just the screens that are 'playing up'

# right click on the desktop and select 'change desktop background'
# pick one of the standard Apple photos provided
# (this step may not be needed) Log out, reboot
# Log back in and set your wallpaper with Multi Monitor Wallpaper

My guess here is that somehow, the system configuration for wallpapers gets messed up - and using the Apple system to set the wallpaper resets it. This is just guesswork though.

=== Workaround 2 ===

Multi Monitor Wallpaper has an option in preferences to automatically re-apply the wallpaper when the app is launched, or when a user logs in.

To activate this, click on Menu/Multi Monitor Wallpaper/Preferences

(I suggest you try workaround 1 first)

=== Notes ===

From version 2.0, Multi Monitor Wallpaper always moves the wallpaper it applies to the main drive where the application data is stored.
This should fix a possible potential problem if the wallpaper was stored in a secondary drive which might not be available at the time the system restores the wallpaper

From version 2.0, by default Multi Monitor Wallpaper sets the wallpaper whenever you change spaces. This is the best workaround to make your wallpaper apply to all your spaces.

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-03-13T17:21:50Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost on reboot

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is generally a workaround

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration.

Similarly - there really isn't any way that Multi Monitor Wallpaper can set the image wrongly. This means that if some screen doesn't get set - It is simply that Multi Monitor Wallpaper is asking the operating system to set a wallpaper, and the operating system is failing to do so.

I have seen both of these issues from time to time on my own Mac, and I have submitted formal bug reports to Apple. Unfortunately these are intermittent bugs, and those are really hard for Apple to pin down and fix.

=== Workaround 1 ===

There is a workaround which seems to work in almost all cases.

You can do this on all screens, or just the screens that are 'playing up'

# right click on the desktop and select 'change desktop background'
# pick one of the standard Apple photos provided
# (this step may not be needed) Log out, reboot
# Log back in and set your wallpaper with Multi Monitor Wallpaper

My guess here is that somehow, the system configuration for wallpapers gets messed up - and using the Apple system to set the wallpaper resets it. This is just guesswork though.

=== Notes ===

From version 2.0, Multi Monitor Wallpaper always moves the wallpaper it applies to the main drive where the application data is stored.
This should fix a possible potential problem if the wallpaper was stored in a secondary drive which might not be available at the time the system restores the wallpaper

From version 2.0, by default Multi Monitor Wallpaper sets the wallpaper whenever you change spaces. This is the best workaround to make your wallpaper apply to all your spaces.

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-03-07T10:50:53Z

Robjonson: /* Workaround */

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost on reboot

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is generally a workaround

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration.

Similarly - there really isn't any way that Multi Monitor Wallpaper can set the image wrongly. This means that if some screen doesn't get set - It is simply that Multi Monitor Wallpaper is asking the operating system to set a wallpaper, and the operating system is failing to do so.

I have seen both of these issues from time to time on my own Mac, and I have submitted formal bug reports to Apple. Unfortunately these are intermittent bugs, and those are really hard for Apple to pin down and fix.

=== Workaround ===

There is a workaround which seems to work in almost all cases.

You can do this on all screens, or just the screens that are 'playing up'

# right click on the desktop and select 'change desktop background'
# pick one of the standard Apple photos provided
# (this step may not be needed) Log out, reboot
# Log back in and set your wallpaper with Multi Monitor Wallpaper

My guess here is that somehow, the system configuration for wallpapers gets messed up - and using the Apple system to set the wallpaper resets it. This is just guesswork though.

=== Notes ===

From version 2.0, Multi Monitor Wallpaper always moves the wallpaper it applies to the main drive where the application data is stored.
This should fix a possible potential problem if the wallpaper was stored in a secondary drive which might not be available at the time the system restores the wallpaper

From version 2.0, by default Multi Monitor Wallpaper sets the wallpaper whenever you change spaces. This is the best workaround to make your wallpaper apply to all your spaces.

Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting

2019-03-07T10:50:33Z

Robjonson: Created page with "== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting == the most common problems are the following: # Wallpaper won't set for a screen # Wallpaper is lost on reboot The bad news is t..."

== Multi Monitor Wallpaper Troubleshooting ==

the most common problems are the following:

# Wallpaper won't set for a screen
# Wallpaper is lost on reboot

The bad news is that both of these relate to bugs in Mac OS itself.
The good news is that there is generally a workaround

=== Background ===

Setting the wallpaper is actually a [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appkit/nsworkspace/1527228-setdesktopimageurl very simple command] in Mac OS. Essentially - I say 'set this image for screen N'

Once that is done - Multi Monitor Wallpaper has no part in 'keeping the wallpaper active', so when the wallpaper is 'lost' - that means that the operating system failed to properly save and restore the configuration.

Similarly - there really isn't any way that Multi Monitor Wallpaper can set the image wrongly. This means that if some screen doesn't get set - It is simply that Multi Monitor Wallpaper is asking the operating system to set a wallpaper, and the operating system is failing to do so.

I have seen both of these issues from time to time on my own Mac, and I have submitted formal bug reports to Apple. Unfortunately these are intermittent bugs, and those are really hard for Apple to pin down and fix.

=== Workaround ===

There is a workaround which seems to work in almost all cases.

You can do this on all screens, or just the screens that are 'playing up'

1) right click on the desktop and select 'change desktop background'
2) pick one of the standard Apple photos provided
3) (this step may not be needed) Log out, reboot
4) Log back in and set your wallpaper with Multi Monitor Wallpaper

My guess here is that somehow, the system configuration for wallpapers gets messed up - and using the Apple system to set the wallpaper resets it. This is just guesswork though.

=== Notes ===

From version 2.0, Multi Monitor Wallpaper always moves the wallpaper it applies to the main drive where the application data is stored.
This should fix a possible potential problem if the wallpaper was stored in a secondary drive which might not be available at the time the system restores the wallpaper

From version 2.0, by default Multi Monitor Wallpaper sets the wallpaper whenever you change spaces. This is the best workaround to make your wallpaper apply to all your spaces.

VLC Streamer Network Connection

2016-10-17T15:08:36Z

Robjonson: /* How to connect to VLC Streamer from outside your home */

=How to connect to VLC Streamer from outside your home=

This article is written by a VLC Streamer user called Eric who has set up his own helper so that he can access it from anywhere.

This is not an easy process, and it has '''definite security implications for your network'''. VLC Streamer is _not_ designed with the intention of allowing access from the internet, so you should not assume that it is a secure application - even with a password enabled.

Also, this is not something that we can provide support for; If you are looking for help then the [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/forum?place=topic%2Fhobbyist-software-forum%2FdrdRYCx6YzQ%2Fdiscussion forum] is the best bet.

Thanks to Eric for this writeup - I hope it is helpful!

=Setting Up a Remote VLCStreamer Helper Server=

While there are other options such as setting up your own Virtual Private Network (VPN), a much easier solution to serving files to iOS devices outside of your Local Area Network (LAN) is having your router forward the request from an iOS device directly to the VLCStreamer Helper Server by setting up a port forwarding rule in your router. Please read through the entire instructions before starting.

==1 Opening a port on your router==

To begin, you will need a few things
* The ability to log in to your router and change settings
* The external facing Internet Protocol (IP) address of your router
** This can be found by going to [http://www.whatsmyip.org/ WhatsMyIp]
* The internal IP address of the computer running the VLCStreamer Helper
** This can be found by clicking on the 'Connection help' button on the VLC Streamer Helper

After you have these three things, log in to your router and add a port forwarding rule to pass traffic coming in on a port you want to use to the IP address of the computer running VLCStreamer Helper Server. The external port is your choice and it is the port that will be specified in step 4 below. The internal port is the port that is used by VLCStreamer Helper Server to receive data. The default port is 54340 internally, and in this scenario, we have used the default port for both sides to prevent any problems. The protocol used by VLCStreamer is TCP, so here is no need to enable UDP. The device IP is the IP address of computer running VLCStreamer Helper Server. Below is an example of a port forwarding setting on a Linksys router.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/networkConnection/port.png

If you are struggling with your port forwarding, the site [http://portforward.com Port Forward] has excellent free guides for most routers

After completing this step, it is possible to skip to step 3, however in the case of your external IP address changing, you will not be able to access the VLCStreamer Helper Server without having access to the computer it is running on, checking the IP address, and adding a new remote server on your iOS device with the new IP address. If you take your iOS device on a vacation or a business trip, invariably this is when your IP address will change. At least that is the way my luck seems to work. Because of this, step 2 is highly recommended but optional. Caveat emptor.

==2 Dealing with Dynamic IP addresses (optional)==

While most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do offer static IP addresses that stay the same all the time, hence the name static, this usually involves an extra fee that most regular consumers do not want to pay, and often static IP addresses are only offered to business customers. More often than not, your ISP will give you a dynamic IP address that can change on a very frequent basis. If you are trying to use your IP address as a means of locating your VLCStreamer Helper Server and the IP address has changed, then you will not be able to access your media files or even access the VLCStreamer Helper Server from outside of your LAN. By using a service to monitor your external IP address, and by assigning a hostname to that external IP address, this limitation can be overcome.

'''The following is dependent on your router having settings for use with Dyn DNS or you installing and running an update client. Many routers have update clients for contacting Dyn DNS but if yours does not, you can find out more information on update clients [http://dyn.com/support/clients/ here]. These instructions do not cover update clients, but the previous link has information on how to use them.'''

===Creating an Account with Dyn===

Dyn offers dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) services. It isn't a free service, but the cost is only $20 a year, and can be used for many things beyond just setting up a remote connection to your VLCStreamer Helper Server, such as hosting a website from home, hosting a video game server, accessing a home webcam, etc. These things are well beyond the scope of these instructions however.

Create an account with Dyn and then [http://dyn.com/dns/dyndns-pro/ add] DynDNS Pro. After this has been done, you can now create a hostname that you would like to use to connect to your VLCStreamer Helper Server. Dyn offers some humorous hostnames, so take advantage of them. We are going to create a hostname rob.is-a-hard-worker.com and are using the external IP address from step 1 as the initial IP address. This address should match the address that Dyn Dns shows just below the IP address input box. Below is an example of creating a hostname at Dyn's site

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/networkConnection/host.png

===Changing Your Router Settings (skip this if you are using an update client)===

Now that you have set up an account with Dyn and have chosen a hostname, e.g. rob.is-a-hard-worker.com, you can now take advantage of your router's ability to contact Dyn and update your IP address if it has changed. Log in to your router and locate the setting to enable IP address updating through Dyn. Add your Dyn DNS login credentials and save the settings. Below is an example of adding your credentials to a Linksys router. Your settings will almost assuredly look different.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/networkConnection/dyn.PNG

==3 Changing Settings on Your VLCStreamer Helper Server==

Now that your router is set to forward traffic to the computer running your VLCStreamer Helper Server, you can make some adjustments to the settings there. Open VLCStreamer Helper and under the settings tab you can make the following changes.

===Use Custom Port===
In this example we have kept the default port of 54340. However if you wanted to change the port for some reason, like possibly another service already using that port on your computer, then this is the place to do it. Any changes made here need to be reflected in your port forwarding rule you added, specifically you need to match the internal IP address to whatever your setting is here.

===Limit Browsable Directories===
If you are allowing your VLCStreamer Helper Server to be visible from outside of your LAN, it is a good idea to restrict which directories are visible. The logical directories to view are those which contain your media files only. For example allowing access to your entire C:\ drive for example is probably not the best idea.

===Use Password===
As mentioned above, you are making your VLCStreamer Helper Server visible to the outside world. Adding a password is a good idea. Make it a strong password. If you don't know what a strong password consists of, maybe you should test yours.

'''Note from Hobbyist Software : Our password implementation, and 'limit browsable directory' options are designed for casual security on your home network. They are almost certainly not strong enough to stop a skilled hacker'''

==4 Adding the Server Settings on Your iOS device==

Now that you have everything set up properly you can add your new remote server to your iOS device. Go to the settings menu and select 'Add computer manually'.

In the name field you can name the remote server whatever you want.

In the address field enter your hostname (or external IP address if you skipped step 2).

If you are using an external port other than 54340 in your port forwarding rule in step 1, you need to add it after the hostname (or IP address if you skipped step 2) and a colon. For example if you specified an external port of 32123, then in this example the address field would have rob.is-a-hard-worker.com:32123. If you are using the default port it will be added for you.

After the address is entered save and you are done.

==Final note from Hobbyist Software==

Hopefully this is helpful. Thanks to Eric for contributing it.

One thing to note is that due to [http://www.cultofmac.com/58590/heres-the-full-text-of-apples-new-app-store-guidelines/ Apple rules], if you're connected on 3g, you are not allowed to stream movies to your device. However - you can copy movies to your device, and you can then watch the movie while it copies over.
When you want to access the remote server you will be prompted for the password you, hopefully, created in step 3c.

Below is an example of a newly created Remote VLCStreamer Helper Server on an iOS device.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/networkConnection/client.PNG

Off troubleshooting

2016-03-26T12:26:39Z

Robjonson: /* Mac */

== How it works ==

Off uses Bonjour to make the connection between your iPhone and your computer.

This is the same system that iTunes uses to talk to the iTunes remote (so any troubleshooting for the iTunes remote should apply to off as well).

== Can't connect ==

The Off Remote Helper app on your Mac/PC has a 'connection help' button.

Click on that for a set of tests that will let you pin down where there is a problem with your connection.

As well as giving you exact tests, the connection help will help you figure out any issues.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/OffImages/connection-help.png

== All About the Firewall ==

99% of the time, Bonjour deals with any firewall issues for you. If you are in that 1% then you may have to check your firewall settings to make sure that Bonjour and the Off-Helper are getting access.

=== Mac ===

First Check : If you are having any trouble connecting, then try turning off the firewall to test (System Preferences / Security / Firewall). If you can get the connection with your firewall off, then you can turn it on and tweak the settings to allow the required permissions.

When you install Off_Helper on your Mac, you'll be asked if you want to allow it to [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/Off accept connections] (say yes!)

=== Windows ===

First Check : If you are having any trouble connecting, then try turning off the firewall to test (Start / Control Panel / Windows Firewall). If you can get the connection with your firewall off, then you can turn it on and tweak the settings to allow the required permissions.

If you use the default windows firewall on Windows, then by default it will allow the connections required.

If you use another firewall (or have changed your default settings) then you need to make sure that two applications are allowed through your firewall.
# Bonjour
#* the actual file is c:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
#* or if that isn't installed C:\Program Files\Hobbyist Software\Off-Helper\mdnsresponder.exe
# Off-Helper
#* the actual file is C:\Program Files\Hobbyist Software\Off-Helper\Off-Helper Service.exe

depending on the firewall, you may need to reboot after making the changes

=== Still not working ===

You may have another seperate firewall on your router. Again, the easiest way to test whether this is blocking the connection is to go into your router settings and turn off the firewall completely. If that works, then you can turn of your firewall again and fiddle with the settings.

NB: You can disconnect your router from the internet when playing with your firewall settings if you want to make sure that your computers are completely safe.

VLC http not working locally

2016-02-10T09:53:36Z

Robjonson:

So, we are assuming the following:
#You have the latest version of VLC installed and it is currently running
#You have run the setup app from [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCSetup.php the setup page]
#You have tried to go to http://localhost:8080 on your Mac or PC and you don't see a remote control interface

there are three possible problems:

===You haven't enabled the http interface===

It is worth double checking in the preferences page for VLC to check that it matches the picture in the setup page ( [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCSetup-win-manual Win] [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCSetup-mac-manual Mac] ). Make sure that the http interface is selected in the 'main interfaces' tab.

===You have changed the port that VLC is running on===

In the preferences, click on the http interface (below main interfaces) and check that it is set to port 8080.

===Something else is running a web interface on port 8080===

Some applications like bit torrent clients might offer their own web interface on port 8080. Try closing other apps, then closing VLC and restarting it.
Check http://localhost:8080 again

If this is the problem, then you can set VLC to run on another port.

#Close VLC
#Open the vlcrc preferences file
#:The location of the file is described in the 'Where does VLC store its config file?' section here:
#:http://www.videolan.org/support/faq.html
#Find the setting for http-port
#Adjust it for the port you want (in the example below, I set it to port 9090 )
#Save vlcrc
#Restart vlc and try http://localhost:YOUR_PORT

# HTTP server port (integer)
http-port=9090

(note that the # has been removed from in front of http-port)

if this works, then you can add the computer manually to VLC Remote.
#Open the settings
#Tap on 'Add computer manually'
#enter <IP address of computer>:<new port>
##something like 192.168.1.3:9090

VLC Streamer couldn't process your movie

2016-01-11T18:39:11Z

Robjonson: Created page with " == VLC couldn't process your movie... == VLC is great, but it can't handle everything. Unfortunately, sometimes even if it can play a movie, then it can't convert it to the..."

== VLC couldn't process your movie... ==

VLC is great, but it can't handle everything. Unfortunately, sometimes even if it can play a movie, then it can't convert it to the format needed for streaming.

If you are a VLC expert, then VLC Streamer is set up to help you investigate the problem as easily as possible. [http://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/Vlcstreamer_debugging Click here] for details on how to do that.

VLC Streamer How to add tags

2016-01-11T18:37:16Z

Robjonson: Created page with " == How to add tags... == First, select a movie that you'd like to tag, and tap on the info button on the right. http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/tags/l..."

== How to add tags... ==

First, select a movie that you'd like to tag, and tap on the info button on the right.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/tags/list-info.png

Now select Edit Tags

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/tags/options-tags.png

Then simply select or add the tags you want.

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/tags/tags.png

If you want to edit multiple movies at once, then select the 'Edit' button at the top right of the movie list,

Then select the movies you want to edit from the right, and click on the 'Tags' button

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/VLCStreamerImages/tags/multiple-tags.png

VLCStreamerTroubleshooting

2016-01-11T18:16:12Z

Robjonson:

==VLC Streamer Troubleshooting==

There are a few common issues that people have reported with VLC Streamer

== First Checks ==

Most problems that people have relate to a few common issues, so please check these first before more detailed troubleshooting

# Check that you have installed the [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCStreamer?hsClue=hs_setuphelper setup helper] on your PC or Mac
# Check that your phone and your computer are both connected to the same local network (sometimes the phones connect to other networks that are within reach. You can check this in wifi settings page)

== VLC Streamer won't connect to my PC / Mac ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_connections | this page]]

== The helper fails to install ==

See [[Helper_fails_to_install | this page]]

== VLC Can't process the movie ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_debugging | this page]]

== I can see the video, but no audio ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_no_audio | this page]]

== My movie keeps buffering ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_buffering | this page]]

== I don't see a movie list. When I try to add a movie, I see an empty page, then I see 'conncection lost' ==

This is almost certainly a firewall issue.
Bonjour is able to pass through your firewall which is why the iPhone app can see your computer, but it is not able to connect to the helper.

The solution is to make sure that all your firewalls allow VLC Streamer through them.

Things to check

# The firewall on your computer
# The firewall on your router (sometimes these are named confusingly. Google for 'disable firewall on <your type of router>' for help
# Some routers don't let wireless devices talk to devices connected by wires (ethernet). If you can find a setting like this in the router, then disable it.

== I can browse for movies, but my iPhone/iPad/iPod keeps losing the wifi connection. I might have to keep entering my password ==

Wifi reception is tricky. You can have your signal blocked by other wifi signals, walls, microwaves or any number of other things.
PC Pro has an [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/367672/whats-killing-your-wi-fi excellent article] all about what might be killing your signal.

== I transferred a movie through iTunes and it shows as 'unsupported' ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_itunes_transfer | this page]]

== I can't get subtitles to work ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== I want to use a different audio track ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== Running on Windows Home Server ==

We don't officially support this, and haven't tested it ourselves. However, users have reported that all works fine.

Another user has reported that VLC Streamer works fine on Windows Home Server 2012 after installing .net

== I only get sound when streaming to my Apple TV ==

Video streaming is only enabled for the paid version of VLC Streamer. Assuming you are using the paid version, then please check these steps

# You have enabled 'airplay streaming' in the settings of VLC Streamer (tap on the cog in the bottom right of the screen to get to settings)
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your iPod/iPhone/iPad
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your Apple TV

if that doesn't fix things, then please rebooting your Apple TV and iPhone. It is surprising how often this helps!

== I get tiny freezes in my movie approximately every few seconds ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_framerate | this page]]

== Mac OS - I can't see my network drives ==

VLC Streamer can browse your network drives, but only after they have been 'mounted'.

To do this, you can either browse the drive manually, or set the system to automatically [[Mount_Drives_on_Mac | mount the drive when it starts up]]

== Filetype .something is not supported==

VLC Streamer keeps a list of filetypes that it thinks it can probably handle. However there are a gazillion filetypes, and I can't keep up.

So, for your new filetype, we need to figure out if VLC Streamer can handle it. If it can, then I'll add it to the list.

Testing the filetype is easy - just rename the file to something that VLC Streamer will try.

So take .something and rename it to movie.avi

VLC Streamer will now try to stream the movie. VLC will try and transcode it to the required format. If everything works - then email me and let me know that .newFormat works. I'll add it to the list of supported filetypes and from the next VLC Streamer update; VLC Streamer will recognise it automatically.

== It used to work, but now it doesn't ==

[http://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/Wrong_Wifi This is the most common reason]

== Something else ==

[http://hobbyistsoftware.com/contact-us drop me an email]

VLCStreamerTroubleshooting

2016-01-11T18:15:42Z

Robjonson:

==VLC Streamer Troubleshooting==

There are a few common issues that people have reported with VLC Streamer

== First Checks ==

Most problems that people have relate to a few common issues, so please check these first before more detailed troubleshooting

# Check that you have installed the [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCStreamer?hsClue=hs_setuphelper setup helper] on your PC or Mac

# Check that your phone and your computer are both connected to the same local network (sometimes the phones connect to other networks that are within reach. You can check this in wifi settings page)

== VLC Streamer won't connect to my PC / Mac ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_connections | this page]]

== The helper fails to install ==

See [[Helper_fails_to_install | this page]]

== VLC Can't process the movie ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_debugging | this page]]

== I can see the video, but no audio ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_no_audio | this page]]

== My movie keeps buffering ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_buffering | this page]]

== I don't see a movie list. When I try to add a movie, I see an empty page, then I see 'conncection lost' ==

This is almost certainly a firewall issue.
Bonjour is able to pass through your firewall which is why the iPhone app can see your computer, but it is not able to connect to the helper.

The solution is to make sure that all your firewalls allow VLC Streamer through them.

Things to check

# The firewall on your computer
# The firewall on your router (sometimes these are named confusingly. Google for 'disable firewall on <your type of router>' for help
# Some routers don't let wireless devices talk to devices connected by wires (ethernet). If you can find a setting like this in the router, then disable it.

== I can browse for movies, but my iPhone/iPad/iPod keeps losing the wifi connection. I might have to keep entering my password ==

Wifi reception is tricky. You can have your signal blocked by other wifi signals, walls, microwaves or any number of other things.
PC Pro has an [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/367672/whats-killing-your-wi-fi excellent article] all about what might be killing your signal.

== I transferred a movie through iTunes and it shows as 'unsupported' ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_itunes_transfer | this page]]

== I can't get subtitles to work ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== I want to use a different audio track ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== Running on Windows Home Server ==

We don't officially support this, and haven't tested it ourselves. However, users have reported that all works fine.

Another user has reported that VLC Streamer works fine on Windows Home Server 2012 after installing .net

== I only get sound when streaming to my Apple TV ==

Video streaming is only enabled for the paid version of VLC Streamer. Assuming you are using the paid version, then please check these steps

# You have enabled 'airplay streaming' in the settings of VLC Streamer (tap on the cog in the bottom right of the screen to get to settings)
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your iPod/iPhone/iPad
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your Apple TV

if that doesn't fix things, then please rebooting your Apple TV and iPhone. It is surprising how often this helps!

== I get tiny freezes in my movie approximately every few seconds ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_framerate | this page]]

== Mac OS - I can't see my network drives ==

VLC Streamer can browse your network drives, but only after they have been 'mounted'.

To do this, you can either browse the drive manually, or set the system to automatically [[Mount_Drives_on_Mac | mount the drive when it starts up]]

== Filetype .something is not supported==

VLC Streamer keeps a list of filetypes that it thinks it can probably handle. However there are a gazillion filetypes, and I can't keep up.

So, for your new filetype, we need to figure out if VLC Streamer can handle it. If it can, then I'll add it to the list.

Testing the filetype is easy - just rename the file to something that VLC Streamer will try.

So take .something and rename it to movie.avi

VLC Streamer will now try to stream the movie. VLC will try and transcode it to the required format. If everything works - then email me and let me know that .newFormat works. I'll add it to the list of supported filetypes and from the next VLC Streamer update; VLC Streamer will recognise it automatically.

== It used to work, but now it doesn't ==

[http://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/Wrong_Wifi This is the most common reason]

== Something else ==

[http://hobbyistsoftware.com/contact-us drop me an email]

VLCStreamerTroubleshooting

2016-01-11T18:13:13Z

Robjonson:

==VLC Streamer Troubleshooting==

There are a few common issues that people have reported with VLC Streamer

== VLC Streamer won't connect to my PC / Mac ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_connections | this page]]

== The helper fails to install ==

See [[Helper_fails_to_install | this page]]

== VLC Can't process the movie ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_debugging | this page]]

== I can see the video, but no audio ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_no_audio | this page]]

== My movie keeps buffering ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_buffering | this page]]

== I don't see a movie list. When I try to add a movie, I see an empty page, then I see 'conncection lost' ==

This is almost certainly a firewall issue.
Bonjour is able to pass through your firewall which is why the iPhone app can see your computer, but it is not able to connect to the helper.

The solution is to make sure that all your firewalls allow VLC Streamer through them.

Things to check

# The firewall on your computer
# The firewall on your router (sometimes these are named confusingly. Google for 'disable firewall on <your type of router>' for help
# Some routers don't let wireless devices talk to devices connected by wires (ethernet). If you can find a setting like this in the router, then disable it.

== I can browse for movies, but my iPhone/iPad/iPod keeps losing the wifi connection. I might have to keep entering my password ==

Wifi reception is tricky. You can have your signal blocked by other wifi signals, walls, microwaves or any number of other things.
PC Pro has an [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/367672/whats-killing-your-wi-fi excellent article] all about what might be killing your signal.

== I transferred a movie through iTunes and it shows as 'unsupported' ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_itunes_transfer | this page]]

== I can't get subtitles to work ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== I want to use a different audio track ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== Running on Windows Home Server ==

We don't officially support this, and haven't tested it ourselves. However, users have reported that all works fine.

Another user has reported that VLC Streamer works fine on Windows Home Server 2012 after installing .net

== I only get sound when streaming to my Apple TV ==

Video streaming is only enabled for the paid version of VLC Streamer. Assuming you are using the paid version, then please check these steps

# You have enabled 'airplay streaming' in the settings of VLC Streamer (tap on the cog in the bottom right of the screen to get to settings)
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your iPod/iPhone/iPad
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your Apple TV

if that doesn't fix things, then please rebooting your Apple TV and iPhone. It is surprising how often this helps!

== I get tiny freezes in my movie approximately every few seconds ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_framerate | this page]]

== Mac OS - I can't see my network drives ==

VLC Streamer can browse your network drives, but only after they have been 'mounted'.

To do this, you can either browse the drive manually, or set the system to automatically [[Mount_Drives_on_Mac | mount the drive when it starts up]]

== Filetype .something is not supported==

VLC Streamer keeps a list of filetypes that it thinks it can probably handle. However there are a gazillion filetypes, and I can't keep up.

So, for your new filetype, we need to figure out if VLC Streamer can handle it. If it can, then I'll add it to the list.

Testing the filetype is easy - just rename the file to something that VLC Streamer will try.

So take .something and rename it to movie.avi

VLC Streamer will now try to stream the movie. VLC will try and transcode it to the required format. If everything works - then email me and let me know that .newFormat works. I'll add it to the list of supported filetypes and from the next VLC Streamer update; VLC Streamer will recognise it automatically.

== It used to work, but now it doesn't ==

[http://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/Wrong_Wifi This is the most common reason]

== Something else ==

[http://hobbyistsoftware.com/contact-us drop me an email]

VLCStreamerTroubleshooting

2016-01-11T18:12:39Z

Robjonson:

==VLC Streamer Troubleshooting in Detail==

There are a few common issues that people have reported with VLC Streamer

== VLC Streamer won't connect to my PC / Mac ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_connections | this page]]

== The helper fails to install ==

See [[Helper_fails_to_install | this page]]

== VLC Can't process the movie ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_debugging | this page]]

== I can see the video, but no audio ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_no_audio | this page]]

== My movie keeps buffering ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_buffering | this page]]

== I don't see a movie list. When I try to add a movie, I see an empty page, then I see 'conncection lost' ==

This is almost certainly a firewall issue.
Bonjour is able to pass through your firewall which is why the iPhone app can see your computer, but it is not able to connect to the helper.

The solution is to make sure that all your firewalls allow VLC Streamer through them.

Things to check

# The firewall on your computer
# The firewall on your router (sometimes these are named confusingly. Google for 'disable firewall on <your type of router>' for help
# Some routers don't let wireless devices talk to devices connected by wires (ethernet). If you can find a setting like this in the router, then disable it.

== I can browse for movies, but my iPhone/iPad/iPod keeps losing the wifi connection. I might have to keep entering my password ==

Wifi reception is tricky. You can have your signal blocked by other wifi signals, walls, microwaves or any number of other things.
PC Pro has an [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/367672/whats-killing-your-wi-fi excellent article] all about what might be killing your signal.

== I transferred a movie through iTunes and it shows as 'unsupported' ==

See [[Vlcstreamer_itunes_transfer | this page]]

== I can't get subtitles to work ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== I want to use a different audio track ==

see [[VLC_Streamer_Subtitles_and_Audio_Tracks | this page]]

== Running on Windows Home Server ==

We don't officially support this, and haven't tested it ourselves. However, users have reported that all works fine.

Another user has reported that VLC Streamer works fine on Windows Home Server 2012 after installing .net

== I only get sound when streaming to my Apple TV ==

Video streaming is only enabled for the paid version of VLC Streamer. Assuming you are using the paid version, then please check these steps

# You have enabled 'airplay streaming' in the settings of VLC Streamer (tap on the cog in the bottom right of the screen to get to settings)
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your iPod/iPhone/iPad
# You have updated to the latest iOS on your Apple TV

if that doesn't fix things, then please rebooting your Apple TV and iPhone. It is surprising how often this helps!

== I get tiny freezes in my movie approximately every few seconds ==

See [[Vlc_Streamer_framerate | this page]]

== Mac OS - I can't see my network drives ==

VLC Streamer can browse your network drives, but only after they have been 'mounted'.

To do this, you can either browse the drive manually, or set the system to automatically [[Mount_Drives_on_Mac | mount the drive when it starts up]]

== Filetype .something is not supported==

VLC Streamer keeps a list of filetypes that it thinks it can probably handle. However there are a gazillion filetypes, and I can't keep up.

So, for your new filetype, we need to figure out if VLC Streamer can handle it. If it can, then I'll add it to the list.

Testing the filetype is easy - just rename the file to something that VLC Streamer will try.

So take .something and rename it to movie.avi

VLC Streamer will now try to stream the movie. VLC will try and transcode it to the required format. If everything works - then email me and let me know that .newFormat works. I'll add it to the list of supported filetypes and from the next VLC Streamer update; VLC Streamer will recognise it automatically.

== It used to work, but now it doesn't ==

[http://wiki.hobbyistsoftware.com/wiki/Wrong_Wifi This is the most common reason]

== Something else ==

[http://hobbyistsoftware.com/contact-us drop me an email]