Did you know that BD-R discs (recordable or duplicated Blu-ray discs) will not function in Microsoft’s Xbox One systems.

This means home movies, or duplicated BD discs can’t be played back on the Xbox one. This has been an issue since the launch of the Xbox One and has yet to be resolved.

As of today, only pressed or replicated Blu-ray discs work on the Xbox One. Replication requires a minimum order of 1000 discs per title and expensive upfront set-up charges – pretty much reserved for Hollywood movies only.

We found a few forums and blogs on the web stating Microsoft is working on this issue and will have a future update to correct this problem. We will continue to monitor this issue.

Sony’s Playstation 4 as well as the majority of Blu-ray players do play recordable Blu-ray media.

Techware distribution will continue to support BD-R duplication as well as offering all customers the option of a dual-disc recording package which features both a Blu-ray and a DVD for maximum playback compatibilities.

Contact Techware for any of your Blu-ray disc duplication needs. We regularly duplicate and professionally print BD-R projects for independent movie directors, studios, Kickstarter/Crowdfunding campaigns, and religious organizations.

Call us today for details – 1-800-294-0083

Sony is shutting down their magneto optical plant in Japan. And finding nice, new, pristine MO discs is a challenge.

Techware has many 3^rd party sources for most of the popular capacities of MO media – 2.3gb r/w, 2.6gb r/w, 4.1gb rewritable, 9.1gb r/w and others. Prices have been on the rise the past 3-4 months – no doubt.

Here is an example of some hard to find discs – Osaka brand. Never heard of this brand before. These discs might be from the 90s? Wasn’t Mr. Miyagi from Osaka? Upon inspection these are actually Mitsubishi made discs. Great quality, and made in Japan prior to the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters. No radiation….

Proof that Techware is your best source for magneto optical discs. We are working hard to find product for you.

Call us or email us with any of your needs.

I’m writing this post to address the issue of running a piece of hardware, specifically a Rimage printer or disc publisher, that will not work with newer versions of Windows like 7 or 8. Typically these are printers like the Everest II, Everest III or PrismPlus. Or older embedded systems like 5100n, 5300n, 6100n, 7100n and 8100n.

Of course equipment manufacturers are using the end of XP support as a gold ticket to sell you new, expensive equipment. This can be frustrating and very costly if your current systems are performing just fine as-is.

Here’s how to keep using Windows XP while keeping your PC safe:

1. Stop using Internet Explorer 8 – switch to the latest Mozilla Firefox or Chrome browser.
2. Purchase a current Anti-Virus subscription from one of the big players – Most of these companies have guaranteed support through 2016.
3. Stop using Outlook Express for your email.
4. Upgrade from Office XP or Office 2003 – neither are supported anymore.
5. Remove Insecure Software and applications like Java and Flash(if you don’t need any more).
6. Disconnect the XP PC from your Network if you can. If not make sure your XP PC(s) do not have administrator rights. Only use a limited account for these XP systems.
7. Run XP on a virtual machine (but, if an application needs direct access to a piece of hardware, it may not work).

Have any questions about running disc duplicators or printers on XP? Contact us at 952-944-0083 x-22. Ask for Kevin.

Nick, Jess & Ryan posing for the camera

As part of the continuous Wellness program at Techwaredist employees are encouraged to go on a hike or walk during their lunch break. A handful of folks have grabbed spring by the horns and are feasting on natures bounty.  So far “Flip Stinksy and the Mushroomers” have bagged about five pounds of delicious Morel Mushrooms on their lunch time forays.

The season isn’t over yet so lace em up and head into the woods – nature’s bounty waits for no one.

Well the winners to this years TechFish Tournament were none other than Mr. Techware himself: Tom G. along with Steve and Joe. Utilizing Josephs uncanny ability to target both the Northern Pike and the Large mouth Bass, and Steve and Toms all around fishing prowess, they were able to handily defeat all comers.

The weekend was marked by many momentous occasions. Dan caught the biggest fish of the day, a formidable Grass Snake (pike) that was buried deep in the north woods cabbage. A new dive bar- The Friendly Inn was discovered and appreciated. Fireworks both legal and of the Wisconsin variety were ignited and libations and meat was consumed in various quantities and mediums.

A good time was had by all!