Journal
Guides, deep-dives, and the occasional opinion on the format.
gear-guides
Best 4K Blu-ray Player in 2026
The shortlist got shorter. Here's what to actually buy in 2026.
Apr 12, 2026ripping
Disc to Plex: The Complete Workflow
Rip, name, organize, serve. The full pipeline from 4K disc to streaming around your house.
Apr 9, 2026ripping
How to Flash Your Drive for 4K UHD Ripping
Step-by-step firmware flash for every popular UHD ripping drive. BP60NB10, BP50NB40, ASUS BW-16D1HT, and the LG internals.
Apr 5, 2026ripping
How to Rip Your First 4K Blu-ray
Everything you need to back up a 4K disc. From choosing a drive to your first MakeMKV rip.
Apr 2, 2026