Tip: Using Windows media files on a Mac
If you come across a Windows video or audio file that your Mac can’t recognize, don’t despair. Unfortunately, Macs can’t automatically play back files with .wmv or .wma file extensions. The good news is that with a quick installation of some extra components, any Mac running OS X 10.3.9 or later and QuickTime 7 or later can playback Windows video through the QuickTime player. All you need to install are the free Windows Media Components by Flip4Mac from the Microsoft web site. Click on the “Free Download” button on the top of the page. (Please note that Flip4Mac also sells … Continue reading Tip: Using Windows media files on a Mac