I have an Alienware PC which is still going strong after eight years, but I'm beginning to have nagging doubts about the integrity of the DVD drive. I've googled all over for diagnostic software, but ...

Intech Software has released a new version of CD/DVD SpeedTools, its CD/DVD drivers for Macs. The latest version is ready for download from Intech’s Web site. CD/DVD SpeedTools is a universal driver ...

We will explain this procedure below. ASPI Drivers CD/DVD Drives ASPI is an acronym for Advanced SCSI Programming Interface. ASPI drivers are the interface between software and hardware (CD/DVD-ROM ...

Some malware cannot be removed from your computer easily once it gets past your anti-virus protection and integrates itself deeply into your system—sometimes making it unbootable. In such a situation, ...

Cyberknight asked the Antivirus & Security Software forum about safely handling infected external media. It’s dangerous, but not horrifically so. If there are files on that media that you need to get ...

Optical drives no longer come pre-installed in most PCs and laptops, yet they’re still indispensable for many users. Whether for playing old DVDs, installing ancient software from CDs, or burning data ...

We have previously noted that disabling Apple's CD/DVD driver may prevent certain types of Mac OS stalls. A recent Apple TIL article #31023 (dated July 2 but modified July 12) acknowledges this issue ...

Santa Clara, CA”November 10, 2003″Making a dramatic entry into a fast-growing market, National Semiconductor Corporation introduced laser diode drivers (LDDs) that will allow desktop and notebook ...