VLC is one of the most popular media players around. It works on most platforms and can handle almost any type of file. It's damn near perfect, but you could be getting even more out of VLC by using experimental nightly builds instead of the official version.

Ever find yourself wondering whether you should use VLC media player or Media Player Classic? Going forward, the answer is easy - because the MPC-HC project has officially carked it.

VLC is already available for Windows 10, but this newly-released "Modern" beta runs on the Universal Windows Platform. That means it will get some special features, including Cortana support and live tiles, and it will be perfect for the Xbox One, Windows tablets and even HoloLens, when it's released.

Android: The Android version of VLC received a big update today, adding in a bunch of new features, including a picture-in-picture mode for tablets and playlists for videos.

The Chromecast is a pretty awesome media player that pays for itself. If you want to use it without the internet, though, you're fresh out of luck. This custom ROM can change that.

iOS: Today, the Plex app for iOS gets a big update with a bunch of new features and a new free tier that provides basic functionality.

Windows/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS: VLC is hands-down one of the best media players around and today it gets a little better by adding an in-app extensions store, playback resuming and more. More importantly, the iOS version of the app returns to the App Store.

Android: BrainWave controls your favourite music player app and controls it with the wave of a hand. Just select your music player and use the three gesture options to control it.

Dropbox is a great place to store music so you can access it anywhere, but it's not always easy to get that music playing though a good music player. CloudTunes solves that problem with a web-based music player that works in any browser.

iPhone: Dropbox and Google Drive make for great places to store your music so you can access it from anywhere, but you still need something to play the music. Vibe Cloud Music Player does just that.

So you want to watch a movie or two on your Windows laptop, but there might not be a power outlet nearby. Your choice of video player and video format could make a huge difference in how long your battery will last.

iOS: Infuse is one of our favourite media players for the iPhone or iPad. Its latest update that makes it even more useful, especially if you watch a lot of video on your home network, or save videos to watch offline.

Mac: We were fans of Vox when it was originally released because it's a very minimal but powerful music player. Now, Vox has hit version 2.0, and it includes a handful of new features that make it easier to use as your full-time music app.

Your computer is a powerful entertainment device, but if you're regularly watching movies and TV shows using it, you need the right video player. The ideal candidate would be fast, lightweight, flexible, and able to handle obscure codecs and odd file formats. This week we're looking at five of the best desktop video players, based on your nominations.

Android (4.0+): If you tend to keep your music at Dropbox or Google Drive and you like to listen to it on the go, Beat for Android is a music player that's worth a look. The app supports playback from both services, features floating controls over your other apps, supports locally stored music and more.

There are a lot of great music players for Windows, and it's next to impossible to make a broad "best" statement. But that doesn't stop the powerful, lightweight and customisable MusicBee from winning our hearts for the best music player on Windows.

iPhone: You have a pretty good selection of apps to choose from if you're looking for an alternative to the iPhone's Music app. If you're looking for something very simple but still packed full of the default app's features, Ecoute is worth a look.

Playing videos on Android can be frustrating. Fortunately, BSPlayer offers the best balance between features, compatibility and ease of use.

Mac: If your quest for new, good music regularly takes you to The Hype Machine, save yourself a browser tab and download Plug. The app is a beautiful Hype Machine client that plays all of the latest and popular tracks, your favourites, supports the Mac's media keys, and keeps useful info in the menu bar.