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 ...

CDs aren’t exactly cutting-edge in 2025. Since the peak years around the turn of the millennium, sales have plummeted because streaming services like Spotify have taken over. But there are still times ...

Q: I pulled a bunch of music together and burned a CD on my computer, but it won’t play in my car’s CD player. It does work on my PC, but that’s not what I was trying to do. What’s wrong? A: You’ve ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create ...

I had an email exchange with a reader last week about replacing a small CD player. He asked me for a CD player recommendation and I had to tell him that I don't really play CDs since I've ripped all ...

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Physical media is old school, but there are times where it may make sense for some PC owners. Let's take a look at compact discs (CDs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), and Blu-rays to see which option ...

This new console promises to revive your retro PC and console games on CD. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Retro gaming has made ...