Getting Started (macOS)

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psycoperl
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Getting Started (macOS)

Post by psycoperl » Tue Dec 03, 2024 2:51 am

I have a collection of BluRay and DVDs that I am looking to Rip so that I can store them on my Synology NAS and play them via Plex to my devices.

I had gotten a recommendation on using MakeMKV to convert the discs to digital files.

Besides installing the MakeMKV software, is there anything that I need to install or download to complete this project?

What are the recommended settings and steps that I should take?

Running on MacOS 15.1.1, MacBook Pro w/ M4 Pro.

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

dcoke22
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Re: Getting Started (macOS)

Post by dcoke22 » Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:11 am

You need an optical drive of course.

The default settings of MakeMKV should be a reasonable place to start. Most people turn on 'Expert Mode' on the General tab in preferences.

And Sequoia's security settings will make things unnecessarily hard. Gatekeeper in macOS X 15 Sequoia

psycoperl
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Re: Getting Started (macOS)

Post by psycoperl » Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:25 pm

How do I identify what items correspond to which special feature, movie or episode? Are there easy tools or resources that I could use to help simplify this craziness?

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