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Mac Mini, macOS Mojave 10.14.5
The Mini has no built-in optical drive, so I bought an external one. It connects and behaves normally via Thunderbolt, EXCEPT the drive region will not change, despite unlocking SysPrefs. Not Permitted is the message I get on the screen of DVD Player.
The Mini is set by default to Region 1 (US etc), whereas I need Region 4 (NZ etc), to which the DVD movies are set, having been purchased in that region.
Before anyone asks, these are legitimate movie DVDs, either purchased by me, or loaned to me privately while I'm laid up.
Advice/workaround/resolution please.
Hugh
The Mini has no built-in optical drive, so I bought an external one. It connects and behaves normally via Thunderbolt, EXCEPT the drive region will not change, despite unlocking SysPrefs. Not Permitted is the message I get on the screen of DVD Player.
The Mini is set by default to Region 1 (US etc), whereas I need Region 4 (NZ etc), to which the DVD movies are set, having been purchased in that region.
Before anyone asks, these are legitimate movie DVDs, either purchased by me, or loaned to me privately while I'm laid up.
Advice/workaround/resolution please.
Hugh