I look at the least problematic or ideologically “pure” tech options, from Linux to DRM-free media.
DRM
Where to buy DRM-free digital comics (2025 edition)
A look at legal sources of digital comics without digital rights management (DRM), from Humble Bundle to GlobalComix.
Sony deleting purchased PlayStation videos from customers’ libraries
Sony is deleting customers’ paid videos due to licensing issues with Discovery, in a reminder of the downsides of buying DRM-ed media.
Where to buy DRM-free digital comics
With Comixology’s heavily-panned 2022 revamp, some are wondering where they can buy DRM-free digital comics. I take a look at a few sources.
A look at Amazon, Vudu, iTunes, and Google Play for digital videos
Update (11/25/18): I’ve written an updated post about digital movie stores. Back in 2014, I wrote … A look at Amazon, Vudu, iTunes, and Google Play for digital videosRead more
DRM state of digital comics (winter 2015-2016)
Until a few years ago, the state of digital rights management (DRM) in comics wasn’t pretty. … DRM state of digital comics (winter 2015-2016)Read more
Dark Horse finally arrives on Comixology
While I missed this news when it was announced back in June, Comixology has finally gained … Dark Horse finally arrives on ComixologyRead more
Bongo Comics leaves Comixology
Bongo Comics, the company that publishes comics based on the TV show “The Simpsons,” has announced … Bongo Comics leaves ComixologyRead more
Firefox now supports DRM out of the box
Firefox has unrolled its newest version, which now supports DRM content by default. Specifically, as of … Firefox now supports DRM out of the boxRead more
Archie joins Comixology’s DRM-free publishers
It looks like Archie Comics is the latest major publisher to become DRM-free on Comixology. I … Archie joins Comixology’s DRM-free publishersRead more