The year was 2012, and the "Digital Wild West" was in full swing. In a dimly lit dorm room, Elias stared at a progress bar that had been stuck at 99.2% for three hours.
Pro Tip for Archivists: Use MKVToolNix to strip out unwanted audio tracks from a bloated 1080p version. Re-encode to 720p using HandBrake (RF: 20, Speed: Very Slow). That is the only way to guarantee a true portable copy. The year was 2012, and the "Digital Wild