Can Mac watch stream video online?

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littlekenneth

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 10, 2010

• #1

Hi,

I have been having my mbp for a while already. My brother recently send me a link to a live stream video, but I wasn't able to go in to watch. However, he was able to watch it on his PC. I wondered if anyone have experience that? and what can I do?

I am planning to build a home theater PC by using the Mac Mini, I am mainly going to be using it on stream video and BT. Will I be restricted to browse any website, to download and open movie/song files, or to watch live stream video? Please advice.

 

angelwatt

Moderator emeritus

• Dec 10, 2010

• #2

Depends on how the stream is created. Some implementations only work on Windows or only work on Mac.

 

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littlekenneth

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 10, 2010

• #3

For the one implementation that is only for PC, what can I do to the mac to watch those stream video?

 

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aristobrat

macrumors G5

• Dec 10, 2010

• #4

If you haven't already, try installing Flip4Mac and seeing if that helps.

 

satcomer

Suspended

• Dec 10, 2010

• #5

Plus try Microsoft's Silverlight to see if that will help. Don't worry, it is much more harmless than the Flash Player.