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I can't watch news on my mac, I try everything, like real player media player.... nothing work I look what to do with firefox but nothing... So I hope you can find my answer. There is the page thank you!

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This thread is from 2006: reported a playback failure on an ABC news clip and replies from and expressed frustration about compatibility. For readers revisiting this later, the web-video ecosystem has changed a lot; however, the same kinds of compatibility problems can still block a specific clip. The items below give pragmatic, current options to try and explain realistic fallbacks when a site still uses legacy delivery.

Possible quick checks and fixes

  • Use a fully updated macOS and the latest Safari, Chrome or Firefox build; modern browsers handle HTML5/HLS natively.
  • Temporarily disable content blockers, privacy extensions, and cross-site cookie restrictions; those often break embedded players.
  • Force a mobile player by switching the browser user agent to an iPhone/Android profile — some sites serve HLS to mobile agents.
  • Look for an alternate source: the broadcaster’s mobile app, official YouTube channel, or an MP4/download link on the program page.

If the clip still won’t play

  • Run Windows in a virtual machine (VirtualBox, Parallels, VMware) or via Boot Camp and use a Windows browser there to access legacy-only players. This is the most reliable way to run older, platform-specific players.
  • Use a stream-grabbing tool (streamlink / youtube-dl / similar) to extract a direct stream URL and play it in VLC or mpv; respect copyright and the site’s terms of use and avoid DRM-protected content.
  • Avoid relying on old third-party QuickTime/codec bridges: many have been discontinued or are unsupported and can cause security/compatibility problems.

When an old clip is removed or permanently unsupported, the best long-term options are to check the broadcaster’s archive or official channels, or to view through a controlled Windows environment.

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You're SOL. To watch requires an ActiveX plug-in, which is ONLY for Windows. There's nothing you can do for your Mac.

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tut tut ABC News, I would email them your comments about this situation and point out that they should be providing content for both pc's and mac's. This is really bad practice and is no real excuse for a major news corporation.

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