Why do DVDs start in the middle? Is it cause the computer remembers or the DVD?

[oxband]

So, if I take a DVD out and put it back in, it starts playing where I left off.

Why does this happen? is it my computer remembering? I dont quite get how that works and I would love to understand my computer better.

 

[Marrakas]

Your playback software remembers where you left off.

 

[Arelunde]

Ya. If you want it to start from the beginning, hit the "menu" button and it will offer you the option to select where you want to start playing ("scene" option).

 

[heisenberg123]

yes exactly like your guessig, it does indeed remember where your left off

 

[ajcadoo]

The DVD cannot remember. It doesnt have anyway to save that information (although I think it should so that it could act more like a VHS tape).

 

[takeshi74]

You could always transfer to VHS so you get the full VHS experience (having to rewind, poor image quality, tracking issues, tape jams & damage, tape wear, etc).

Use an app that remembers the last playback position if that's actually what you're after.