Today we'll talk about burning DVDs, because that topic is a popular query in our emails. DVD movies can be copied with a wide selection of programs with lots of different capabilities. Some let you burn any DVD, and others can't. Here's all you truly need to be aware of about copying any DVD movie you have been waiting to burn.

But, because of copyright protections on store-bought DVDs, a basic program like Nero or Roxio simply won't suffice. Your computer will be unable to properly identify and process a DVD with that sort of guard on it.

Of course there's still a way! It's easy to make a copy of any DVD you have, once you have the right software. With so many people looking to copy their DVDs, it's no surprise that some software companies developed a solution.

The new software applications you can buy for DVD burning are equipped with an over-ride feature for the copyright protection. The new DVD burning applications allow your computer to process the disc and let you make copies.

Just don't' overlook that the majority of blank discs only have 4.7GB of memory, versus the 8GB you'll need to back-up most movies you buy. But, because more recent software for burning DVD movies can easily shrink the data to the proper size for the smaller discs, this is not really an ongoing concern. In addition, the 8GB DVDs you can get to use for blanks are much more cost-prohibitive, so this saves you some cash.

When you decide on your software package for DVD burning, ensure you find one with periodically offered update capabilities. I point this out because every so often new copyright protections are invented and the program needs to be updated so that your computer can find a way around these new systems. The better DVD burning programs will offer this feature pretty much all the time.

I also like to see a money back guarantee offered. A money back guarantee is always smart if anything unexpected happens. This should already be an automatic part in a DVD burning program from a decent-size company. It's rare that you would ever ask for a refund but it's nice to know the security is there.

There's nothing better for DVD back-ups than a decent DVD burning program. Once you have one, you can copy any movie disc you want with just a few clicks of your mouse. Let the show begin!