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RAR storage files and how to 'use/open' them
🕑 Added 2022-04-21 01:48:06 +0000 UTCHello to everyone and thank you for your support!
I get asked from time to time about the RAR files I use to 'pack' or store things in. It's basically like a ZIP file and most all programs which can unZIP can also unRAR.
So, how does it all work...
STEP 1 You will need to download the movies themselves to your phone or desktop. The movies are stored in RAR files. The RAR is a way for me to get you the files in a convenient manner and keep the file size down (for Patreon).
STEP 2 Use your unZIP or unRAR program to extract the file
You should have the ability to open the RAR already (most devices have it by default) but if you need to get one you can find one for free here (among the many places you might look):
iOS (Free)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rar-extractor-unarchiver/id646295438
Android (Free)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar
Windows 10 (Free)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/rar-extractor/9nblggh5xlq9?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
With a RAR program you can simply extract the MP4 inside and then watch the movie with whatever player you like.
STEP 3 Watch with your preferred media player.
The movies are encoded as MP4's and whatever player you have that can watch an MP4 should do the trick.
Final thoughts
I am always open to useful and constructive ideas about ways to get you the movies as easy as I reasonably can. If you have some ideas or thoughts, I'd love to hear them. Do you prefer ZIP files? Something else? Nothing at all (if it was possible)? Some sort of website deliver where you can watch the movies (like a Youtube alternative?)
Thoughts are welcome below but please let's keep it civil and constructive.
Thank you and I do appreciate your help!
-Ready
Comments
Ready Art
Thanks for the ideas! I have thought about ZIP files myself!
AnUser
I think ZIP-Files would be better, because they are the most common and work without additional software. For unpacking RAR-Files I can recommend 7Zip (Windows).
