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Looks like it's actually GCSE English List https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zyxg9qt

Definitely tried "open disc" through the menu, which doesn't work. It seems to be the combination of trailers and crap at the beginning that break VLC, or there's some copyright protection on the disc that's breaking VLC. (Definitely using the desktop version) Women in Black, originally a famous book https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman_in_Black

I'll double check that also - not 100% sure I've tried it. Thanks all!

It has a LOT of VOB files, and I've tried tinkering and opening anything thats logical. No dice so far. At this point I'm fed up enough to rip the thing, as staff have bought the DVDs. I think so but will double check.

Hi folks, I'm after recommendations for DVD software, probably to buy. We have several copies of Woman in Black in our English department, and apparently it used to work fine with VLC. This is no longer the case with the latest version, as the DVD just gets stuck in the trailers and repeats over and over. I've tried GOM player, which won't even open the DVD, and one highly rated free Windows Store app which just crashes when it opens (!). Any suggestions for tried and trusted DVD apps? If paid, something with a trial would be ideal/vital so we can test. Thanks

Hi folks, Any speaker gurus out there? We're after some replacement speakers for our Music rooms, but I'm struggling to find something suitable: - Around 18" tall. - Passive (there's a separate amp) - Good quality sound (obviously!) - £100-200 budget for a pair I can find loads of bookshelf speakers (too small), floor standing speakers (too big), active speakers (we have an amp) etc. just nothing "normal". Thanks

Ta. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't searching some new register and missing the old one.

Hi folks, Is it no longer possible to see the registration details e.g. categories, types of processing, at the ICO's site? I'm guessing the answer = no. All the public register now shows is registration date, fee expiry, name, address, and whether a public authority. Thanks

Thanks! That's what I get with Acrobat X Pro, but wondered if the latest version might cope with something more modern.

Hi folks, Anyone out there have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro? I'm trying to confirm whether it’s (a) possible to embed YouTube videos within a PDF and (b) once embedded do they play within the file, or just take you to the link? Thanks

Many thanks to @ICTDirect_Dave who sorted out two cards at a very reasonable cost, and then also sent out a replacement cable for one of the cards at no extra cost (when I must have accidentally thrown the first one away!).

I could, but these are staff machined and normally we only have DNA on classroom PCs.

I just have this view of it being a fisheye/wide angle camera which is not easy to hold lodged in my head.

Unfortunately all I've got is a Windows tablet. I've just tested with TeamViewer and it worked without issue. I think I'd prefer to use VNC though. What version do people use currently? I remember it having gone to a commercial paid version when I last used it.

I'm after the PowerPoint notes as well on something that I can carry around, ideally. I did think of using the Microsoft Wireless HDMI Adapter, but I wouldn't then be able to run Presenter View, hence see the notes.

Hi folks, I'm after some suggestions on how to use PowerPoint, or just a method presenting full stop. I need to do some training in a large hall, but want to be able to control a PowerPoint remotely, as well as see my PowerPoint notes. The hall has a fixed VGA socket to connect to the projector. I've got two approaches so far: 1. Running a long VGA cable to the front of the hall somewhere, with laptop on a desk. With this I can at least face the audience and refer to my notes, and drive the presentation with a wireless presenter. 2. Connect a laptop to the fixed point, then TeamViewer onto the laptop with a Windows tablet, so I can again drive the presentation and see my notes. Can anyone think of a more robust solution than this? I'm wary that TeamViewer might not be 100% reliable! Thanks

The latter.

(This is a poll, so may not show on the app/mobile devices)

The linked privacy notice comes from a private school, so that eliminates the public authority bit for them. We're a state school though, so it doesn't eliminate it for us. I don't see a great risk in publishing photos of students, as long as names aren't used - we have a policy that governs use of images and how they are published, and what consents need to be gained. This is where I think the requirement for explicit consent is over the top, although of course parents/carers can always withdraw consent. Curious to see what other schools in practice though. I'll create a poll...

Hi folks, We have always followed County advice (predating GDPR) and sought explicit consent to use student photos on the website, social media etc. I was surprised to spot in a privacy notice for another school that it considers this usage as Legitimate Interests, although they do explain that consent can be withdrawn https://www.bancrofts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/GDPR-Pupil-Privacy-Notice.pdf. It does get around the whole issue of trying to identify students in photos, which is very time consuming. What do others think of this, fair to use Legitimate Interests, or to seek explicit consent? Thanks

Absolutely, it's because of the availability of the programme. I think that's a bit rich when it's a BBC made programme, but they of course make money out of then selling the content on DVDs, Blu-Ray, iTunes etc. I can't see an easy way for them to make the content permanently available for education without compromising their sales. Some of this ends up on YouTube so inevitably teachers take the path of least rend up using that as well, despite the content being there illegally. The BBC are pretty hot on getting content removed, but other channels not so much.

It's this bit of the FAQ that seems to be key, and would seem to prohibit permanent download of files from digital services: "Can I record on-demand services? Educational establishments with an ERA Licence can access and download content from on-demand services such as BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Hub and Demand 5 in a similar way to personal private users. Users should check the terms and conditions of the services for details." https://era.org.uk/the-licence/frequently-asked-questions/ As you say, it's just out of date for digital services, although none of these services allow downloading of files and circumventing of time limits. Aaagh! - - - Updated - - - If a file were recorded to PVR, and then exported from the PVR to a PC (not sure if any PVRs have a direct copy facility), that would presumably be legal. Just trying to get away from DVDs.

Hi folks, We have a number of TV programmes that over the years were recorded to PVR, and then burned to DVD. My understanding is that this is not in breach of copyright. Why is it not possible to record say an iPlayer programme to a file and then play that? Is it simply due to breaching iPlayer's terms and conditions? (Yes I know about copyrightandschools.org, but it doesn't answer this specific question) Thanks

I think there's a concern about overheat as well with DSLR's and video recording.

It only has the one PCI-E slot though, as far as I remember, is that an issue?