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.

Optical drives used to be a common feature on desktops and laptops, but have been noticeably absent on new computers, ...

We love that modern laptops have become so slim and light, but we aren’t happy about the disappearance of ports and features. It’s been forever since I’ve seen a laptop with an optical disc drive! If ...

I'm finding that after burning new files to a CD/DVD disk, XP's Explorer does not always update the list of files/folders to reflect the changes. Refresh does not work. Nor does ejecting the disk and ...

An individual sitting in front of a box of discs, their right hand grabbing a disc in a jewel case while their left hands lays on top of another one - Shanina/Getty Images It's time for physical media ...

I was checking some things in my audio settings, and wanted to make sure my DVD/CD drive was configured correctly for digital audio, etc.. For some reason, in Windows Explorer, this drive is listed as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Laptops with a physical CD/DVD drive feel like relics of the past. But they do still exist. And no, they are not necessarily weird, unknown ...

Installing a disc drive on the PlayStation 5 is fairly straightforward and requires no tools. All you need is a sturdy place to set the console on its side and decent lighting to see what you’re doing ...