This week, RealNetworks released the beta version of their Player application for the Mac OS X. The application contains many of the features common to the previous versions of RealPlayer, along with a new feature that helps eliminate buffering over high-speed connections. In addition, this version of RealOne Player also contains RealVideo 9, which assists in the viewing of video clips and other...

The RealPlayer free software player allows users with audio capability the ability to listen to audio files "on demand." The files are played-back instantaneously while they are downloading, rather than waiting for the entire file to be downloaded before the user can begin listening. As audio files are usually large, there is a user-friendly advantage in this technology. RealPlayer allows for...

Save2pc is an application that allows users to download videos from a number of popular sites (such as Google Video) so that they can be used in different settings. Visitors can paste the URL of a video into the application and the selected video will be downloaded. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and newer.

For users looking for a novel program that allows them to watch DVDs on their computers while working on other applications, Trans Lucy 1.0.1 may be just the thing. The application lets users float the video display above other applications, effectively allowing them to make the video display translucent. It should be noted that the application can only work with computers that have video cards...

Have you ever had a video file that just wouldn't play? VideoInspector 2.0.1.114 may be just the thing for such a situation. VideoInspector helps identify the coder-decoder required to play a specific file and it is available in over 12 languages. There's also online support for this application, and it is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and newer.

It’s important to be able to record any number of computer activities, whether it be the use of a word processor, websites visited, and so on. With ZD Soft Screen Recorder, users can record screen activities to a video file that can be replayed at their convenience. Visitors might consider using this application to create teaching videos, animated tutorials, or screen demonstrations. This version...