Wenny

Maybe you can try DVDFab DVD Copy, which may recognize your corrupted DVDs and make a backup copy of it. This tool is good at decrypting and coping old DVD.

Yes, they can still be used in a variety of ways:

1. Data storage: You can still use them for storage of your files, photos, or videos. They're excellent for backup purposes. Especially in the case of important documents or cherished pictures, having a physical copy can be more lasting and more resistant to loss caused by computer malfunctions.

2. Home video or audio disc: You can use the DVD to store old recorded home videos with a DVD burner for Mac or Windows, or create a music disc for vehicles or players that still have DVD players.

3. DIY projects: Some people use them as coasters, window deterrents for birds, or even as part of a Halloween costume.

Although DVDs may feel like a thing of the past, there are still a number of uses you can repurpose them for.

Handbrake, VLC, Makemkv, DVDFab, Winx... these tools are good to rip dvd.

Yes, I still burn my movies to DVD. I especially love having physical copies of my favorite films, it somehow adds to the whole movie watching experience. If your are looking for a reliable DVD authoring software, I recommend DVDFab DVD Creator. Hope this tool can help you.

Most people use lossless audio codecs such as FLAC or ALAC. Other people still might use lossy codecs like MP3 or AAC/ You can choose a codec whlie ripping music from CD depending on your needs for quality versus file size.

I usually use HanBrake, MakeMKV, or DVDFab to copy bluray disc.