Hello, I’m not sure which category this topic falls under so please bear with me. Since MikeN’s recommendation to use it, I had been using the Brave browser with a VPN to watch various streaming content without any issues. That is until I tried streaming content on the ABC website, which was when…

There is no guaranty having Widevine DRM software to enable all streaming services to work on your device. This software is designed as far as I know, to protect the content of streaming services. It’s like the DRM on DVD to try and stop you making a copy or record the content. Formuler devices ha…

I haven’t ever once in all my years streaming, ever been concerned about Widevine DRM nor has it ever entered into my thinking or consideration in any aspect or setup or usage of my devices. So I’m not sure what you are referring to or what your concerns are. The link was just provided for you to re…

The Widevine client is natively embedded into a device platform unless otherwise noted. [image] Widevine | Google for Developers [image] How do I view DRM protected content? Many streaming websites (Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Prime Video, etc.) wi…

Thank you both for your kind replies and for going easy on me as a rather inexperienced cord cutter. It’s very much appreciated. The reason for being so cautious about Widevine is because of the Google connection and their reputation for snooping on people. I simply wanted the opinion of the cord …

Look at widevine as a “sorta” googles blessing over a device and having that certification if you use certified apps such as netflix etc. Most true cord cutters could care less about drm or what google thinks…jus’ sayin’ [sayswho2]

[image] TXRon: widevine as a “sorta” googles blessing over a device and having that certification Sadly not all devices with widevine will be allowed to install official apps - Formuler specs state widevine level 1 but Netflix doesn’t allow the latest app on these devices

i recently had a fault with squidgame and installed kodi fresh with d/led addons.a couple from magnetic repo that i really wanted.when checking out Xumo play .i found gusto tv my very fav food cooking process.recently it started showing ads.when i clicked on it a notice came up saying i needed a d/l…

[image] OZMO51: now i’m left with feeling used.is this bad? It’s just the DRM code used by content providers created by Google. Widevine | Widevine Widevine provides multiplatform DRM and video optimization solutions using industry adopted standards including common encryption (…

DRM content permissions - Widevine DRM is Google’s digital rights management (DRM) system embedded within the Chrome browser and other platforms. It’s used to protect premium media content, like videos from streaming services, from unauthorized access and copying. Widevine is a Content Decryption Mo…

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