Where can I get a codec for mp4 files created on Samsung 23 Ultra

There are a few places where you can get a codec for MP4 files created on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for a PC.

The Samsung website: Samsung offers a free HEVC codec that can be downloaded from their website.

K-Lite Codec Pack: K-Lite Codec Pack is a popular codec pack that includes a variety of codecs, including HEVC.

VLC Media Player: VLC Media Player is a free and open-source media player that supports a wide variety of codecs, including HEVC.

Once you have downloaded the codec, you can install it on your PC. Once the codec is installed, you should be able to play MP4 files created on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on your PC.

Here are the steps on how to install the HEVC codec from the Samsung website:

• Go to the Samsung website.
• Search for "HEVC codec".
• Click on the link to download the HEVC codec.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the codec.

Once the codec is installed, you should be able to play MP4 files created on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on your PC.

Here are the steps on how to install the K-Lite Codec Pack:

• Go to the K-Lite Codec Pack website.
• Click on the link to download the K-Lite Codec Pack.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the codec pack.

Once the codec pack is installed, you should be able to play MP4 files created on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on your PC.

Here are the steps on how to install VLC Media Player:

• Go to the VLC Media Player website.
• Click on the link to download VLC Media Player.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install VLC Media Player.

Once VLC Media Player is installed, you should be able to play MP4 files created on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on your PC.

Windows 10 won't install / stuck

If you are having issues when installing Windows 10 with your computer not responding, stuck at a percentage or blank screen.

Turn off all power saving options before you retry to upgrade to Windows 10. If your hard drive is set to sleep this could be the issue.

I had this issue where my computer would hang around 67% and 87%, I had tried other solutions like deleting the install files and re downloading, I also removed all external peripherals from my laptop. Thinking that it could possibly be a driver issue.

The solution was to simply stop the computer from sleeping.

How to update graphics card drivers

Steps to identify your video card and driver version:

Click on the Start button and select Run. (For Vista/7 Users, press the Windows Key (the key with the Windows logo on your keyboard) + R (at the same time) and skip to step 3)

Type in DxDiag and click OK.

After the DirectX Diagnostic Tool loads click on the Display tab.

Your video card Name and Manufacturer will be listed in the Device section.

The version of the driver you have installed should be listed under the Driver box next to the word Version.

Go to the driver manufacturer's website to obtain the most up-to-date driver.

OCZ Vertex 3 BSOD

I am sharing this post for information - there is no solution.

OCZ Vertex 3

I bought an OCZ Vertex 3 120gig SSD when I upgraded my system. 

Installed Windows 7 64bit on it and the next day I got my first BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). I rebooted the computer and it could not find a system disk. I had to go in to the BIOS and search for the drive then set as boot drive again. 

I Google'd to see if I could find a solution - the option was to upgrade the firmware but people were complaining it slows the drive down.

Other options were to disable power saving on the drive which I did as the BSOD were only happening when the computer was inactive. However after a week the BSOD started coming if computer was active or idle.

The company (Over Clockers UK) that I bought the drive from told me to return it as it sounded as if it was faulty due to not being seen by the BIOS on reboot. 

I replaced the drive with an Intel 510 Series 120 GB drive and have had no problems at all.

The OCZ Vertex 3 did have the edge on the Intel 510 - the OCZ scored 7.9 and the Intel scores 7.8. It is only very slightly noticeable but if compared to an old SATA II drive it is blistering fast.

Anyone thinking of upgrading should go for it but maybe read reviews if you are thinking about the OCZ or see if they have made some firmware that addresses the problem.

Tropico 3 Crash

I recently bought Tropico 3 for the PC - installed fine but when I tried to run the game it kept crashing to the desktop. Screen go black cursor change to game pointer then get an error message.

I am running dual screen and the game will run fine with one screen disabled.

The solution was to set the games refresh rate to the same as my screen.

How to fix

Go to control panel and disable your 2nd display.
Run game -> go to graphics options -> set refresh rate to 60hz from 59hz.
Go back to control panel and enable 2nd display.
Game will run fine now.

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PC wont boot with USB drive

An external harddrive is a great way to back up all your system files but you may of attached one to your computer and found that it wont boot and hangs on the bios information screen.

To get around this unplug the power on the USB External harddrive and then reboot - when your computer turns on you need to enter the bios - to do this hit the del key when you see the screen that shows your post screen.

In the bios you need to find USB mass storage support and enable this - exit your bios saving the change this normally is by hitting the F10 key. Then say yes to save changes.

Reboot your computer with your USB external Harddrive plugged in and it should boot you in to windows.

Update: My computer stopped booting and again was haning on the BIOS screen - I unplugged my USB drive and moved it to another USB slot and rebooted this fixed the problem.  

Rip DVD to iPod

Ripped a DVD to a format that you can use on your iPod Touch is easy to do.

You will need 2 tools which are free to use, the first rips the DVD to your computer and the second converts the file format to MP4.

To copy a DVD to your computer you will need DVD Decrypter which can be downloaded here

To covert the file to MP4 you will need Videora which can be downloaded here

When you have installed Videora it will give you full instructions of what settings to use in DVD Decrypter and then give you a wizard to then convert your file to MP4.