It feels like using a browser to play video always take wayyyy more resource than a video player. Sending a link to vlc seems like an optimal option to me.
You are not wrong. However, how did MP4 get supported in the first place? Before 2010s, the expected user behaviour was still downloading an MP4 and play with a native player. Why the big gap between MP4 support and MKV support?
It feels like using a browser to play video always take wayyyy more resource than a video player. Sending a link to vlc seems like an optimal option to me.
You are not wrong. However, how did MP4 get supported in the first place? Before 2010s, the expected user behaviour was still downloading an MP4 and play with a native player. Why the big gap between MP4 support and MKV support?