DVD vs DVD-R: What's the Difference?

DVD-R disks are not the standard video DVDs that you rent at the neighborhood video store. These are recordable DVDs that are made via a personal computer. Most newer DVD players can play these. However, older DVD players may have a problem. If you have a reasonably new PC with a built-in DVD player, DVD-R should play OK on your monitor screen ... or through the PC and onto a TV if you have that capability. If you're confused or unsure about DVD-R capabilities, check the manuals that came with your PC or DVD player ... or find the website of the manufacturer of your PC or DVD player and check there.