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6 Best External CD/DVD Drives for Ripping in 2026The best external drive for ripping depends more on your disc collection than on price alone. The LG GP65NB60 covers standard CD and DVD tasks, the Pioneer BDR-XD07B adds Blu-ray support, and the ASUS ZenDrive V1M is a better fit for laptops with USB-C ports. M-DISC support is useful for long-term archiving, while read stability matters when working with worn or scratched discs. To rip a DVD, connect a compatible optical drive and use ripping software such as DVDFab DVD Ripper.
By Diana Smith - Jul 23, 2026
Netflix DVD Rental in 2026: History and AlternativesNetflix’s DVD-by-mail era ended on September 29, 2023, after 25 years, and no single service now matches its former catalog and convenience. GameFly suits US mail rentals, libraries offer low-cost access, specialty services help with niche titles, and buying discs provides lasting ownership. DVDs you legally own can also be converted to MP4 or MKV with DVDFab DVD Ripper, preserving access for local playback.
By Diana Smith - Jul 23, 2026
DVD9 to DVD5: Fix the Insert DVD-9 PromptLearn how to convert DVD9 to DVD5 in DVDFab, fix the Insert DVD-9 prompt, manage compression and retained content, and choose ISO, DVD folder, or disc output.
By Diana Smith - Jul 23, 2026
How to Enable HandBrake GPU Acceleration: Encoders, Setup, and FixesHandBrake supports GPU acceleration through NVIDIA NVENC, AMD VCE/VCN, and Intel Quick Sync. To enable it, load a video, open the Video tab, and select a compatible hardware encoder before starting or queueing the job. GPU encoding is faster and reduces CPU usage, but it may produce slightly larger files or lower quality than slower CPU encoding. Supported systems can also use hardware decoding to speed up input processing.
By Diana Smith - Jul 22, 2026
HandBrake Review 2026: Is It Free and Worth Using?HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder valued for strong batch processing, good output quality, offline privacy, device presets, and hardware acceleration. Its main drawbacks are a steep learning curve, limited output containers (MP4, MKV, and WebM), and high CPU usage during encoding.
By Diana Smith - Jul 21, 2026
AnyDVD Is Discontinued: Tested Upgrade Paths in 2026AnyDVD HD was a widely used Windows driver designed to automatically decrypt DVD and Blu-ray copy protections in the background, allowing other applications to access the disc's data freely. However, following the shutdown of its developer RedFox in 2024, the software is now discontinued and no longer receives updates for newer encryption schemes. Consequently, users seeking continued functionality have migrated to updated alternatives like DVDFab, which maintains active development to support the latest 4K UHD standards and decrypt new discs that the outdated AnyDVD software can no longer read.
By Diana Smith - Jul 20, 2026
DVD Shrink Review and Its Best Alternatives on Windows and MacDVD Shrink 3.2.0.15 remains available from the currently reachable dvdshrink.org download page, but development ended in 2005 and the DVD Shrink software is not actively maintained. It can still compress DVDs into ISO or VIDEO_TS backups, although Windows 10 and Windows 11 compatibility varies and newer workflows often need a maintained tool like DVDFab.
By Diana Smith - Jul 20, 2026
7 Best & Free DVD Menu Creators in 2026: How to Make a DVD Menu on Windows & MacI tested 7 top DVD menu creators for Windows, Mac, and Linux to find the best tool for turning video files into professional discs. DVDFab DVD Creator is my top pick for its advanced customization features, effectively filling the gap left by discontinued software like Adobe Encore. This guide provides a full comparison of these tools and a tutorial on how to make a custom DVD menu.
By Diana Smith - Jul 16, 2026
How to Burn 4K Blu-ray Discs in 2026: Best Discs, Burners & Reliable PlaybackBurning 4K Blu-rays takes more than just burning a video file; it requires proper authoring and compatible hardware. After testing several workflows, I found that software like DVDFab UHD Creator and 4K Blu-ray burners such as Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD work best together to preserve HDR and playback quality. This guide walks you through how to author, burn, and play 4K movies on your home theater setup.
By Diana Smith - Jul 16, 2026![How to Copy Blu-ray Discs to Hard Drive, PC, and DVD [2026, Tested]](https://r5.dvdfab.cn/upload/resource/en/how-to-copy-blu-ray-discs-LDqW.jpg)
How to Copy Blu-ray Discs to Hard Drive, PC, and DVD [2026, Tested]This guide gives readers a clear plan to copy Blu-ray discs: what to prepare and quick picks; full-disc backups or main-movie rips to hard drive (DVDFab, BD-Cloner, MakeMKV); ISO images on PC (BurnAware); and Blu-ray-to-DVD down-conversion with practical steps. It also catalogs common failure modes and fixes, plus legal/FAQ essentials. In testing, DVDFab Blu-ray Copy stood out for broad disc compatibility and faster, GPU-assisted jobs, making it my top pick for 1:1 backups.
By Diana Smith - Jul 15, 2026
5 Best Android DVD Player Apps in 2026 (Plus ISO & External-Drive Fixes)While most smartphones and tablets don't have a built-in DVD drive to play physical discs, you can still enjoy your DVD collection with a few simple workarounds. In this guide, we'll explore how to convert DVDs into digital files that can be transferred to your phone and recommend the best Android apps that can play them.
By Diana Smith - Jul 15, 2026
12 Best HandBrake Alternatives in 2026 for DVD Ripping and Video ConversionWhether the HandBrake alternative you need depends on one thing: are you ripping copy-protected discs, or just converting files you already have? This comparison covers twelve tools split across both jobs, from paid rippers like DVDFab DVD Ripper that strip disc protection to free command-line converters like FFmpeg. And a feature table compares pricing, formats, and platform support across every option.
By Diana Smith - Jul 9, 2026