Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

Das_POD's DIY CD player kit lets builders fit a used CD-ROM drive into a laser-cut aluminum case, turning salvaged hardware ...

Thought about replacing my cassett recorder with my computer. Can you interface your computer directly with your stereo equipment? And, if so, can you read a cd playing on your cd player? What needs ...

Help, I'm stumped! I just bought a new CD and the disc is labeled "Enhanced CD". When I insert it into my computer's CD drive, it opens up the music video of the feature song on the CD but none of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. How we listen to music and enjoy media in general has changed radically over the past few years with the growing dominance of streaming.

Once upon a time portable cassette players like the Sony Walkman revolutionized the way people listened to music, by introducing the concept of carrying your music with you and listening privately on ...