Tips, Tricks and Guides

Posted by Jon | Announcements | Friday 7 March 2008 7:27 pm
NameDate Posted
Change Aspect Ratio of an mp4 file2/7/2008
Allow Blank Passwords to Access 2003 Server Shares2/8/2008
Disable Receive Window Auto-Tuning In Vista2/8/2008
unRAID Read-Ahead Performance Increase3/23/2008
Create Video Playlists for Vista Media Center4/28/2008
Moving the MyMovies Database11/20/2008
Move the MyMovies FileStorage Location11/21/2008
Get the QuickCam Pro 3000 to Work on Vista12/10/2008
Quick file-to-folder script2/19/2009
Compiling Media Browser SVN Builds3/5/2009
Configuring ffdshow and AC3Filter for use with Media Center4/22/2009
Put your Media Browser cache on a RAMDisk6/28/2009
Cleanup the ImagesByName folder12/29/2009
Fix the "No Signal" issue on resuming from standby with certain hardware configurations12/30/2009
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  1. Comment by Jonathan — February 11, 2010 @ 11:12 am
    Browser: Google Chrome 4.0.249.89 OS: Windows XP

    Do you have any good simple guides on the best way to rip DVDs onto an HTPC… I’ve read lots of posts using a myriad of tools converting DVD to VOB and then another tool to H.264 (or equiv). Are there any all in one solutions? I am currently using 7MC and MediaBrowser Firestorm – since I trust the recommendations from this website I was hoping for some guidance before I start downloading crap. Thanks-Jonathan

  2. Comment by Jon — February 11, 2010 @ 11:41 am
    Browser: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78 OS: Windows 7

    Well, I suppose the answer lies in how you prefer to rip. Do you want to keep the full disc intact (menus and all)? Do you want just the film? Do you want compressed or uncompressed? Do you want to retain all audio streams, or only the primary (or secondary, if smaller)? How about subtitles? Sorry for all the questions, but this is why you come across guides that have a seemingly endless list of software required for something that appears to be quite simple.

    If you can give me an idea of the type of end result you want, I’m sure I can find you a good guide. If not, I’ll write one up.

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