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How do I set my DVD region on a MacBook Pro?

I just got a new Apple MacBook Pro and am totally excited about it. As a member of AMPAS, however, I watch lots of "screener" DVDs and commercial DVDs and before I launch the first one, how do I set the regional encoding properly on the Mac?...

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How can I have VLC play my DVDs automatically?

Given the choice, I'd much rather watch DVDs on my Mac with the great free app VLC rather than the lame "DVD Player" that is included with Mac OS X. How the heck do I do that?...

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How do I know if I have a DVD reader on my PC?

I just got a new computer from my folks and have been unsuccessfully trying to watch a movie. My Dad insists it has a DVD drive, but I can't tell. How do I ascertain what kind of hardware I have on my PC without tearing the thing apart?...

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