But if you need something quick you can do with software you already have, you can rip DVDs with VLC. If you want a more robust experience, Handbrake is an excellent alternative app for ripping even copy protected DVDs. While there are programs out there for removing DRM from DVDs, note that ripping DVDs with VLC won’t defeat any kind of DRM, and it can be a little buggy at times. Some DVDs do have copy protection, which others do not. In general, ripping DVDs is illegal provided you don’t circumvent copy protection. For folks with big home entertainmenst systems or a home media server, this is a great tool to breathe new life in to older content. This allows you save non-copy protected DVDs to your computer as video files, either for archiving or watching without the disk. If needed, you can rip DVDs to your Mac with VLC. However, few users realize it can do more than just play files. You’ve probably used it to play media files on your Mac for when QuickTime doesn’t work properly. VLC is a powerful and well-loved application. > email to To post to this group, send email to Visit this group at. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > you can reach Cara at The archives for this list can be searched at: > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. > or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners
> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > The following information is important for all members of the Mac If playing a folder is too complicated, can anyone recommend a nice simple VoiceOver accessible player which will play all formats but let you open folders? I went on my desktop running Windows and did some research on the Internet through Google, the solution I found seems really complicated!Ĭreating a new folder, then dragging it into the media library! Is it possible to play a folder using this?Īsking because was doing some exploring last night, when I went into my Gary's Things folder on my external hard drive where all my things are located, VLC started playing a load of files I didn't even want it to! I've got VLC installed on my Macbook Pro. Asking this for my benefit but also for a friend and fellow member on this list.