The Tools of the Tradeīefore we get too deep into disc drives and software, let’s look at the big picture. If you want the best of both worlds, you’ll need to know how to play, rip, and write DVDs and Blu-ray discs on your computer.
But discs are more inconvenient than ever. There’s something nice about owning what you pay for, and Blu-ray quality beats streaming by a long shot. DVDs and Blu-ray discs aren’t useless yet.