How to find DRM free storefronts and content?
TL:DR Google it and start clicking around
Quick intro: DRM is a type of technology used to lock down content that can otherwise be copied and managed to your standards. Easy example being buying an ebook on Amazon, the label calls it "buying" but the Terms of Service actually clarifies that you're renting a license to that digital book on amazon's servers which btw can only be accessed via their kindle application or website. If you wanna say, make a copy for your own hard drive or non amazon ereader, the implication is that you can go fuck yourself.
Not to worry though, in the vast open spaces of the internet there are still creators, storefronts and people wanting to let you keep what you pay for. That means getting an epub or pdf for an ebook or a full zip file of executables when you purchase a drm-free game.
When it comes to music, it's hard to beat:
- Bandcamp
- Qobuz - Note: Qobuz hosts some film and anime soundtracks but some tracks are only available to purchase as part of an album unlike bandcamp which always allows you to select which tracks you wanna individually purchase.
When it comes to Videogames, Steam does offer some DRM-free games but you'd have to filter for it inside the search bar so it'll be included among better options:
- Steam
- GOG - Every game is DRM free and run from classic games like Doom and Quake 2 to Devil may cry 4 and the remastered Silent hill 2 released last year. It won't have everything but give it a try and your favorite game might be on there with zero drm.
- Humble Bundle - Note: not all game bundles are drm free as some can only be redeemed on steam, read the fine print and if they mentioned things like "direct download" or "DRM-free" then you're good to go.
- JAST - NSFW, this website is full of visual novels and porn games, some visual novels that are also porn games. It won't be for everyone but if it is for you, I hope you find it helpful.
There'll be other storefronts and aggregators that compile websites that sell drm free ebooks that I'll give a shoutout to so stay tuned.