Downloading and Ripping Update

For downloading videos from youtube and facebook,
I use 4K Video Downloader.
Free version has ads which do not bother me.
https://www.4kdownload.com/downloads
However, this option does not function as well as it used to for youtube.

A better youtube (and VK option) is GetVideo
For Windows program download https://getvideo.org/en/download

also for youtube YouTubeByClick https://www.youtubebyclick.com/

Another youtube download option:

Ummy
https://ummy.net

(many downloads are now limited to 360 mp4)

For downloading video files on Chrome,
try the Video DownloadHelper extension which has been used on Firefox  for several years.
I still like Stream Video Downloader but my Windows 7 laptop no longer likes it LOL


For ripping a DVD, try Handbrake
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

For Windows, Freemake Video Converter for ripping and burning dvds
I prefer an older version of Freemake Video Converter (GOLD)
4.1.9.12 from 2016
and refuse all updates
(just close the pop up window for an update)

There are lots of sites that offer older Freemake versions
but if you have an old setup file still on you pc,
try that after uninstalling the newer Freemake version you do not want.

If installing an older version of Freemake,
refuse all optional offers to avoid bloatware.
If you want to get rid of bloatware
try malwarebytes adcleaner
https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/