[SOLVED] VLC is unable to play youtube streams.

The cause

Copying a YouTube link and then pasting it in Videolan/VLC's "Open network stream" allows playing of YouTube content in VLC. Sometimes it doesn't work.

YouTube changes its transmission protocol over time, sometimes breaking the YouTube module embedded in VLC.

The VLC developers try to fix the error as soon as possible, whenever these problems occur. The fix (once implemented) is not immediately released within the public version of the program.

To solve the problem:

Update VLC to the latest version, downloading it from the official website.

If the problem is still present, you will need to download a small file from the development branch of VLC, and to overwrite the corresponding one in yours.

To update youtube.luac:

1. Make sure VLC is not running.
2. go to youtube.luac latest update on GitHub - "https://github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/master/share/lua/playlist/youtube.lua"
3. Select all the text inside the page, and copy it to the clipboard:
4. Open the Notepad and paste the copied content in it.
5. Save the file as youtube.luac, and select All Files in the Save as box.
6. Now, copy the file in:
• Windows x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\playlist\
• Windows x86: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\playlist\
• MacOS: /Applications/VLC.app/Contents/MacOS/share/lua/playlist/
• 64-bit Linux: /usr/lib64/vlc/lua/playlist/
• 32-bit Linux: /usr/lib/vlc/lua/playlist/

If the instructions are followed correctly, the youtube.luac file will be overwritten in the destination folder. Enjoy the streaming of any YouTube video inside VLC!

Whenever the problem comes back due to further YouTube protocols changes, simply repeat the process, check if the developers have already fixed the error with the latest version of youtube.luac file.

Remember that the execution of YouTube videos may hang if you try to jump from a point of the stream to another, so it is usually better to start the video from the very beginning, pausing it only when necessary.

How to Fix the Bluetooth Audio Issue in Lubuntu 18.04

Listening to music on Bluetooth speakers is a great way to enjoy your favorite tunes. But what if you're using an old laptop running Lubuntu 18.04 and you're getting an error message when you try to connect to your Bluetooth speaker?

The error message "Connection failed - GDBus.Error.bluez.Error.Failed: Protocol not available. Try to connect manually." can be frustrating, especially if you're not a technical user. But don't worry, there's a simple fix.

The problem is that the developers of Lubuntu 18.04 didn't include the PulseAudio Bluetooth audio sink driver. This driver is responsible for connecting Bluetooth speakers to Lubuntu.

To fix the issue, you need to install the PulseAudio Bluetooth audio sink driver. You can do this by opening a terminal and typing the following command:

sudo apt install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth

 

Once the driver is installed, restart Lubuntu and try to connect to your Bluetooth speaker again. This time, the connection should be successful.

Here are some additional tips for fixing the Bluetooth audio issue in Lubuntu 18.04:

• Make sure that your Bluetooth speaker is turned on and discoverable.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth speaker is within range of your laptop.
• Try restarting your laptop and your Bluetooth speaker.
• If you're still having problems, you can try searching for help online or contacting Lubuntu support.

I hope this blog post was informative and interesting. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

[SOLVED:] Crossfire PH Error: Cannot load the version.ini file

"Hey there, Crossfire players! Are you getting the error message "Cannot load the version.ini file"? Don't worry, I'm here to help. Here's how to fix it:

1. Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the Crossfire folder.
2. Right-click on the version.ini file and select "Open with" > "Notepad".
3. In Notepad, delete all the contents of the file and replace them with the following text:

[VERSION]

LatestVersion = 1351

MinimalVersion= 1320

OwnVersion = 33

[DOWNLOAD]

server1 = http://download.gameclub.ph/cf/npatch/

[SERVER]

COUNT = 1

IP1 = 125.5.7.154

PORT1 = 13006

[HGW]

PORT = 16666

SERVER1 = 125.5.7.156

POD1 = 34

SERVER2 = 125.5.7.157

POD2 = 33

SERVER3 = 125.5.7.206

POD3 = 33E

        4. Save the file and close Notepad.

        5. Run CFLauncher.exe. The game should now work!

If you find this post useful, please leave a comment below. Thanks for reading!"