Read more at The Power User's Guide to Video Encoding with Handbrake | Maximum PCWhether you own an iPod touch, Zune HD, Nintendo DSi, or any number of other portable devices, there's one tool that makes easy work out of ripping DVDs and converting incompatible video files into manageable formats: Handbrake. This wonderful utility has just about everything you could ask for, including robust compatibility, a slick interface, and snappy performance. And if that weren't enough, the developers have chosen to give the program away for free, no strings (or trialware) attached.
We realize we're probably preaching to the choir and there's a good chance you've used Handbrake before, if not frequently. But do you know how to create, backup, and transfer your own custom settings for the Xbox 360, PS3, and other popular media players not included by default? Do you know how to encode a copy protected DVD with the least amount off fuss? We do, and on the following pages, we'll guide you through a series of advanced tips for getting the most out of Handbrake
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate Signature EditionIntel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz12GB DDR32x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz
- Motherboard
- EVGA X-58 SLI Classified
- Memory
- 12GB DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- 2x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
- Sound Card
- Creative Labs X-Fi ExtremeGamer
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 30" Viewsonic
- Hard Drives
- 2x1TB Western Digital 7200RPM in RAID 0/1TB WD My Book External HDD
- PSU
- Thermaltake 1000w supporting quad SLI
- Case
- Thermaltake Armor Full Tower
- Cooling
- Thermaltake V1 CPU+DIY Liquid cooling