New to Mac

[LCook17]

Hey all, I just received my new iMac and have been a lifelong windows user (actually I remember having an apple back in 2nd grade, but thats it). I went apple because I find myself crunching spreadsheets and databases all day at work on my Lenovo and when I come home, I want to have fun! With that being said, it is essentially a multimedia machine and I need some help.

I haved downloaded handbrake at the suggestions of the many other threads I looked at. I was wondering about "Mac the Ripper" though, as it seems like it is a very good program for pulling the data off my existing DVD collection. What I was wondering about is where I could find this software. I'm leary of "googling it" for fear of pulling some virus software down. Any help providing a direct link would be greatly appreciated. Also, it appears as though it is a pay app, from the googling I did, is that correct?

Thanks a ton everybody!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Links are in the guide below:

How to backup/copy/rip video DVDs to your HDD and transcode them to another format in Mac OS X.​

To the virus issue:

Mac Virus/Malware Info by GGJstudios
There are currently no viruses for Mac OS X in public circulation, only a handful of trojans and other malware, which have to be installed manually via entering the administrator password.
The only anti-virus you need to protect your Mac is education and common sense.​

And to learn more about Mac OS X:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[GGJstudios]

I was wondering about "Mac the Ripper" though, as it seems like it is a very good program for pulling the data off my existing DVD collection. What I was wondering about is where I could find this software.

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/14414/mactheripper

You can't harm your Mac by searching with Google.

 

[ashman70]

What file format are you looking to dump your DVD's into and what are you going to use to play them once you rip them?

 

[LCook17]

I was going to pull them to whatever you suggest via "Mac the Ripper" then transcode them to AppleTV with Handbrake. I have an AppleTV, an Ipad, and now this new Imac. Been a busy year of accumulating pieces, not for the implementation, lol!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

I was going to pull them to whatever you suggest via "Mac the Ripper" then transcode them to AppleTV with Handbrake. I have an AppleTV, an Ipad, and now this new Imac. Been a busy year of accumulating pieces, not for the implementation, lol!

The in addition to the DVD ripping and transcoding guide, this might help too;

How-To: Automating DVD & Blu-Ray (Backup, Encoding & Tagging) for Mac OS X 10.6​

 

[LCook17]

I came across a website claiming they had "Mac the Ripper 4.0" for a donation/fee. Is that legit?

 

[LCook17]

BTW, thanks for the input all!!!!!!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

I came across a website claiming they had "Mac the Ripper 4.0" for a donation/fee. Is that legit?

Post the link, so we can either verify or just leave it at guessing.

 

[LCook17]

www.ripdifferent.com

You have to register to access the forums that discuss it.

 

[cocky jeremy]

I'm leary of "googling it" for fear of pulling some virus software down.

You've been on Winblows far too long. lol.

 

[munkery]

Check out MacUpdate if you are looking for a good source for Mac software.

Also check out the links in my sig for more Mac tips.

 

[DougY]

Congrats

Hey all, I just received my new iMac and have been a lifelong windows user (actually I remember having an apple back in 2nd grade, but thats it). I went apple because I find myself crunching spreadsheets and databases all day at work on my Lenovo and when I come home, I want to have fun! With that being said, it is essentially a multimedia machine and I need some help.

I haved downloaded handbrake at the suggestions of the many other threads I looked at. I was wondering about "Mac the Ripper" though, as it seems like it is a very good program for pulling the data off my existing DVD collection. What I was wondering about is where I could find this software. I'm leary of "googling it" for fear of pulling some virus software down. Any help providing a direct link would be greatly appreciated. Also, it appears as though it is a pay app, from the googling I did, is that correct?

Thanks a ton everybody!

Congrats on buying your first iMac. Like you, I purchased my first Mac almost two years ago, and have NEVER regretted it. It has functioned perfectly, not a single glitch in all that time! Also have an iPad, and an iPhone. Apple products are great.