I finally found a VLC replacement that doesn’t look like it’s from 2002

I love VLC Media Player for Windows 11, but it's interface is downright archaic - that's where the excellent Screenbox app ...
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Play AV1 Videos on Windows Easily with These 4 Quick Methods

Learn how to play AV1 files on Windows 11 using free codecs, VLC, or GPU updates for smooth high-quality playback.