handbrake

British

/ ˈhændˌbreɪk /

noun

a brake operated by a hand lever
the lever that operates the handbrake

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Then open Handbrake and click the “open source” button at the top.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

Then click the “browse” button and tell Handbrake where it should save the resulting video.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

You may want to try Handbrake and if you find yourself unhappy consider paying for a smoother experience.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

I’ve used both WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and Handbrake to rip DVDs with good results.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

I’ve always gone with Handbrake, but there are other options as well — just beware of anything free you aren’t familiar with.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2021

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