If you’ve tried ripping an encrypted DVD using Handbrake or similar app you may have encountered a “no valid source found” error. That’s why it’s always a good idea to make a digital copy that you can store safely on your hard drive. However there are many downsides to owning a physical copy, DVDs get scratched, broken, and depending on the size of your collection can take up a lot of space. In many cases the only option is to purchase a DVD and make a copy for yourself. Increasingly films and TV shows are becoming available on streaming services shortly after release, but contrastingly it’s becoming more difficult to obtain digital copies of older films and indie productions.
