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An on-demand Internet media streaming and flat rate DVD-by-mail provider based in the United States.

Netflix was started in 1997 by Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings as a DVD-by-mail provider in the United States. By 2009, it had over 10 million subscribers and over 100,000 DVD titles. In October of 2008, Netflix started streaming videos via the Internet.

Netflix has two sections of their company: Internet video streaming and DVD rentals.

Internet video streaming

Netflix streams much of their content to supported computers and devices. Streaming requires Microsoft Silverlight to stream content.

DVD rentals

Netflix offers DVD rentals by mail in the United States only. Customers are charged a flat rate fee for renting DVDs. Customers can keep the rented DVD for as long as they want, but there is a limit to the number of DVDs a customer can have at one time.

More information about Netflix can be found on its Wikipedia page.

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How to screenshot Netflix?

I am watching Netflix in Safari on macOS 10.13.3. I just tried taking a screenshot through several methods: ⌘⇧3 while Safari in full-screen mode (Netflix isn't). ⌘⇧4 and dragging while Safari in full-screen mode. ⌘⇧3 while Safari is not full-screen…
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Any way to watch Netflix on an iOS device running outdated software?

We recently bought a used 1stGen iPad Air (MD788LL/A). It looks like we can't install the Netflix app because it requires iOS 13, and our iPad cannot be updated to that version of the operating system. Is there any way to work around this? Is it…
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Can I pay for my Netflix subscription using iTunes credit?

Now that you can sign up for Netflix with your Apple ID and use that for billing, does that allow you to get it billed to your iTunes Credit rather than credit card?
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Stream Netflix movie from iPhone to Mac

I have a 2017 MacBook Pro and an iPhone 8. I use Netflix app on my iPhone and have downloaded a movie in it for offline viewing. Is there a way for me to stream the movie on my iPhone onto my MacBook? I can use the MacBook's larger screen for better…
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How to uninstall Microsoft Silverlight from Mountain Lion?

I'm trying to uninstall Silverlight and install an older version to get Netflix working again. I updated Silverlight to version 5 not knowing that Netflix would end up throwing a N8109 error. Netflix FixIt recommended uninstalling and reinstalling…
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How do I record the iPad screen with a Netflix video playback in progress?

I am looking for a way to video record my iPad's screen while a Netflix video playback is in progress. Is it possible to do while using the Netflix iPadOS app? Or do I have to use Chrome browser?
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Can IPv6 be disabled on an iPad?

TL;DR: Can I disable IPv6 on an iPad? Strange issue that I've just figured out. For months I've been seeing content show up in Netflix that should be unavailable to me (I'm in Canada), or things that should be available not showing up. Sometimes…
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What values Apple TV brings to Netflix experience?

I have PS4 that I use it also for Netflix but I'm only wondering if Apple TV provides extra features to Netflix experience.
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) yellow tint when watching Netflix or YouTube in fullscreen

I noticed recently that when I try to watch YouTube videos or Netflix in full screen on my Macbook Air, the whole screen will wash out with orange and yellow and I can't see anything. But it's perfectly fine if I don't watch it in fullscreen. And on…
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Netflix won't install on Apple TV 4

Netflix won't install on my new Apple TV 4. Other apps install fine. My iTunes account is working. Netflix goes from "Install" to spinner and back to "Install" again. Other apps go to "Open" after spinner. Ideas? Location is Sweden. Netflix is…
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Selecting from a list of applications using an Apple Remote

I have a 2009 Mac Mini running Mavericks that I am planning to use as a media center. There are a few apps that I would like to be able to launch using the Apple Remote (Plex, Netflix via Safari shortcut, etc.) What's the best way to do this?
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How can I watching TV shows and movies from Hulu or Netflix while being offline on my iPad or Nexus?

I'm a paid subscriber of both Hulu and Netflix and I'm a commuter that uses public transportation (i.e. subway), unfortunately lack of internet connectivity prevents me from using these services (Hulu/Netflix), so I'm looking for easy way to view…
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AppleTV's Netflix browse menu is no longer accessible

I bought a new Apple TV from the local Apple Store yesterday. I set it up last night and all was working well. I activated Netflix and was quite pleased with how easy it was to browse TV shows and movies within Netflix. The next evening I started…
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iPhone 5c can't install Netflix because iOS 11 is required

I have an iPhone 5c and want to download Netflix. Every time I try though, it tells me that I need iOS 11 which my phone can't do. It doesnt give me an option to download the last compatible version. Is there a way to do this?
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Extension/userscript for Safari that allows Netflix screenshotting

Is it possible to make a Safari extension, or userscript, that would allow Netflix videos to be screenshotted? Does anyone know how Apple are disabling Netflix screenshotting in Safari and whether this can be bypassed with an extension or…
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