Post #2062951
2026-04-21 02:15 UTC
Replies (6)
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@TerryHancock@realsocial.life 2026-04-21 02:35
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social On Linux, I just use dvdbackup for copying and VLC for playback (although there are other options). Videolan maintains the libraries needed.
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@petes_bread_eqn_xls@mastodo.neoliber.al 2026-04-21 03:03
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social HandBrake
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@bradley@techhub.social 2026-04-21 03:38
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social MakeMKV can rip DVDs on Windows. How to play them on your TV - I am no help with that. It is free to use with a beta code that changes every now and then so you have to locate that from the forums and update it when prompted. https://www.makemkv.com Edit: handbrake can convert the mkv file to a smaller format to save on storage if needed.
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@jchaven@social.sdf.org 2026-04-21 03:53
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social Quick Overview: 1. rip movies from disc 2. transcode to acceptable size/quality 3. store media somewhere 4. install Kodi on cheap mini-pc 5. connect Kodi box to TV and enjoy I can help. https://tech.duncarin.com/kodi/
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@earsmeardius@mastodon.social 2026-04-21 05:39
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social For Windows I used DVD Decrypter. That was the best for keeping the menus intact, though you have to choose the correct file to open in VLC (VIDEO_TS.IFO) For Linux, dvdbackup, but I had problems with some disks not working at all - I suspect the encryption was forcing errors. I might try DVD Decrypter in a VM some time.
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@gavin57@toot.wales 2026-04-21 08:25
@desertgoalie@mastodon.social I use MakeMKV to rip the DVD or blu-ray, then Handbrake to make the mp4 for playback. I also use a NAS with Plex, but most modern TVs have a USB input to connect a hard drive or USB stick.