How to Play DVDs on Your MacBook Air with a Simple App

In today's digital age, it's hard to imagine a time when we had to rely on physical media like DVDs to enjoy our favorite movies and TV shows. But for many of us, those stacks of DVD cases are still sitting in our homes, waiting to be played. If you're one of the few who still uses their MacBook Air as a DVD player, you might have noticed that the app has changed locations in MacOS Mojave 10.14.

The reason we don't use DVDs as much anymore is simple: high-speed internet and streaming services make it easy to access our favorite content without having to physically insert a disc into a player. And yet, millions of dollars are still spent on both commercial and blank DVDs every year. As Steve Jobs once said, 'DVD and other plastic media are dead.'

As someone who's been using Apple products since the 80s, I've grown accustomed to the company's regular frustrations. But despite these quirks, I've learned a few helpful tips and tricks about the DVD Player app in MacOS.

One useful trick is to create an alias of the DVD Player app and place it in your regular Applications folder. This way, you can easily access the app without having to search for it in the System Library. To do this, simply right-click (or control-click) on the app and select 'Make Alias.'

Another way to quickly launch the DVD Player app is through Spotlight. Simply hit Command + Spacebar to bring up Spotlight, type in 'DVD Player,' and hit Return. This will take you directly to the DVD Player's new location in MacOS Mojave 10.14.

If you're having trouble finding the DVD Player app, don't worry – it's not as difficult as it used to be! The app has been relocated from the root Applications folder to a buried system folder. You can find it at:

/System/Library/CoreServices/Applications/

Alternatively, you can use the Go To Folder keyboard shortcut (Command + Shift + G) to access this directory quickly from the Finder.

So there you have it – a simple guide on how to play DVDs on your MacBook Air using the DVD Player app in MacOS Mojave 10.14. Whether you're an avid DVD collector or just need a way to watch your old favorite movies, this app is still a great option for enjoying physical media on your Mac.

Do you have any other helpful tips or tricks about the DVD Player app? Share them with us in the comments below!

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