AVI and Matroska are just container formats. What makes a difference is how the contents are encoded. Most MKVs I've seen use the Theora video codec which is more resource-intensive than DivX (MPEG4) ...

At long last, the Windows 8 Metro environment has a decent media player that can play MKV files: VLC for Windows 8! VLC Media Player Beta for Windows 8 is a complete reimagining of VLC for Microsoft's ...

The world of video formats can be pretty confusing, but there are only a few things you really need to know. First, it's important to note that a video format is more than just its file extension.

VLC 1.1 was just released, adding hardware acceleration on Windows Vista, 7, and Linux (no mention of the Mac just yet), along with a general 40 percent speed boost from a massive code cleanup. A new ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Xbox One received native Matroska Multimedia Container (MKV) file support earlier this year and now, ...