Problem: Article: Compare different products, read any disclosures carefully and look for non-biased consumer reviews so that you can pick the best product. Choose a product that has a free trial period so that you can try it out before you commit. If you have multiple drives, select the drive that contains the DVD that you want to rip on your computer screen. Open the Start menu, click on Computer, right-click the disk and select Explore. Find the file folder that says VIDEO_TS. Drag the folder to whatever location you want to copy your DVD. This is the end of a basic rip to watch on your computer. You don't need transcoding unless you want to shrink the file or view the DVD on a mobile device. You can find many free options online when you do a Google search, but Handbrake is the best option. Check to see that the program has presets for a variety of platforms including iOS and gaming consoles. The software will scan for chapter titles and markers. If the program doesn't pick up the titles, then you can manually click on the transcoder's Chapters tab and type in chapter titles as you go. Some programs are even unable to choose the correct main title. And then you need to record title from DVD and check title manually. Many programs have a Destination tab. Click Browse on the tab and choose the location where you want to save your file. To save the file as a shared file on a media server or network attached storage box, map the share as a network drive. Navigate to the appropriate folder, right-click and choose Map Network Drive from the menu. For instance, you can preserve the movie's original Dolby Digital (AC3) soundtrack and create a backup soundtrack for devices that aren't AC3-equipped. Click the Audio & Subtitles tab on your transcoding software. Choose the soundtrack that you want. Under the Audio Codec menu, choose AAC. In the "mixdown" column, choose Dolby Digital II. Leave any bitrate, sample rate and DRC settings at their default values. Move down to the second audio track. Pick the same soundtrack from the source heading. Select AC3 from the list of audio codecs. Look for a box that says Forced Subtitles Only. If you choose a language that's different from the language that the actors are speaking, checking this box will help you to avoid forced subtitles.
Summary: Download a program to defeat DVD copy protection. Insert the DVD that you want to rip into your computer's DVD drive. Copy the DVD's content onto your hard drive or media server. Download transcoding software. Open the source for the DVD that you want to rip within Handbrake or other transcoding software. Decide where you want your movie to go. Tweak the soundtrack. Click the Start button in your transcoding software to rip the DVD. Play the ripped movie in your media player to make sure that you got the quality that you wanted.

Problem: Article: Get out a medium mixing bowl and measure 1 cup (120 g) of white cornmeal and 3/4 teaspoon of salt into it. Use a whisk or a fork to stir the cornmeal and salt together. Bring 1 cup (236 ml) of water to boil. Slowly pour the water into the bowl of cornmeal while you stir it. Keep stirring the mushy cornmeal. You can heat the water in a pan on the stove or use a water kettle. Slowly pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) of milk into the cornmeal mixture and stir it well. Set the batter aside while you heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Grease the skillet with bacon drippings or shortening. The batter should be pretty thick, since there isn't very much liquid in it. You don't need to heat the milk before you add it. Once the skillet is hot, scoop a spoonful of batter and drop it into the pan. Press down on each johnnycake, so they flatten to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick. Flip them over with a spatula once they're golden brown on each side. You can probably fry half a dozen johnnycakes at a time. If they begin to stick to the skillet, spread more bacon drippings on the pan. Fry the rest of the New England johnnycakes in batches. Set them on a serving plate and serve them with: Butter Maple syrup Applesauce
Summary: Combine the cornmeal and salt. Pour hot water into the bowl of cornmeal. Stir in the milk and heat the pan. Fry several spoonfuls of johnnycake batter. Finish frying the johnnycakes and serve them.

Problem: Article: As compared to a pet store, the staff at an animal shelter or pet rescue tend to have deeper knowledge of rabbit care. Also, the rabbits often receive better care and socialization at shelters and rescues. By adopting from a shelter or rescue, you'll also be providing a good home to a rabbit that needs one, rather than encouraging the breeding of additional rabbits to fill the cages at a pet store. Because the staff members at a shelter or rescue tend to be knowledgeable and eager to help, you can ask plenty of questions about the background and care needs of particular rabbits before making a decision. Rabbits at shelters or rescues might cost a little more initially, but they're usually already de-sexed, vaccinated, de-wormed, and microchipped, which can save you money in the long run. Pet store rabbits usually come from mass-breeding operations, which tend to put profit over the health or happiness of the rabbits. Buying from pet stores only further encourages this practice. Pet store rabbits are often more prone to digestive issues, due to being fed an inadequate diet and being exposed to excessive stress. If you do go to a pet store, ask lots of questions about where the rabbits come from and the type of care they have received. If the staff can't or won't provide you with satisfactory answers, go elsewhere. Not all breeders provide the same level of care or have the same degree of knowledge about the rabbits they raise. If you want to buy from a breeder, take the time to find one who is knowledgeable about rabbits and provides proper care for them. Talk to friends with rabbits and local veterinarians to get recommendations on reputable breeders in your area. Always visit the breeding facility before buying. Look around and make sure it is clean and that the rabbits look well-fed and cared for. Ask the breeder or rescue staff lots of questions about the care they provide for their rabbits, and about the background of any particular rabbits you're interested in. A reputable seller should always be happy to answer your questions. For instance: "What do you feed your rabbits?"; "Do they receive regular veterinary care?"; "What can you tell me about this rabbit's parentage?"; "Has this rabbit had any illnesses, and if so, how were they treated?" Ask for references if you want to buy from a breeder and contact some of these clients to see if they're satisfied. A quality breeder should be willing to offer a written health guarantee, which gives you the right to return the rabbit within a certain period if a health issue arises.
Summary:
Adopt a rabbit from an animal shelter or rescue organization when at all possible. Avoid buying rabbits from pet stores. Buy from a breeder only if they are well-regarded and experienced. Ask questions and get answers about rabbit care from the breeder or rescue.