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"This content requires HDCP for playback" Apple TV fix

Perhaps you are having issues viewing Netflix, iTunes or any other streaming content via your Apple TV device? First, the short answer regarding the fix (in most cases)... 1). Leave your Apple TV device ON. 2). Turn OFF your TV for 10 seconds. 3). Turn ON your TV. 4). Now attempt to view the content on your Apple TV (hopefully without error). Behind the answer... Depending on the content being streamed, there is an authentication process that takes place when you request content. The user is usually oblivious of the this, that is until something goes wrong. HDCP stands for (H)igh bandwidth (D)igital (C)ontent (P)rotection. Even if you are only mildly interested in the 'what' of HDCP, I highly recommend checking out this simple yet concise and exhaustive explanation on Wikipedia, which can be found here... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection - An Overview More specific information regarding the HDCP issue and Apple TV can be found here..

How to Use Your PC to Move Audio Files Into iPhone / iPad

If you are a jogger/runner who needs to take their music on the go, or perhaps a musician or singer who needs to practice or learn their material by using their iPhone or iPad as a tool for playback. This article is for you. or... Maybe you're just someone who has a need to download music to their PC, but has no clue on where to start, you too have come to the right place. What you will need... 1). A PC running Windows... (though the process is very similar on a MAC) 2). An installed verion of iTunes running on your PC. 3). An IOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad. 4). The sync cable that came with your IOS device. It is the same cable you use to power it. One end will be connected to your device and the other end into the USB port of your PC). Three are only three steps you will need to accomplish your goal. One: Download the music to your PC Two: Import the music into iTunes Three: Use iTunes to sync the music into your iPhone or iPad. Now for the details... Step One :