Most optical drives today are combo CD/DVD drives that support DVDs and all the CD formats: CD audio, CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. The speeds of the drives are rated by their CD-ROM and DVD transfer rates.

For many years now a source for some of the smallest and cheapest home made CNC mechanisms has been the seemingly never-ending supply of surplus CD and DVD-ROM drives. The linear actuator that ...

The drive also has BDXL support, allowing you to store up to 128GB on a single BDXL disc. Add on 40x CD read and write speeds, and you have one of the best external optical drives on the market.

Aptly called the “CDCNC” thanks to its reliance on cast-off CD drive mechanisms for its running gear, [Paul McClay]’s creation is a great case study on what you can do without buying almost ...

An audio CD or CD-ROM that is cut into a non-round shape after it is pressed by the manufacturer or recorded on a CD-R. To avoid vibration in the drive, the shape is balanced as much as possible.

The Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92 desktop is currently on sale, something you might want to consider if you're budget and brand-conscious. This sleek black tower is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 ...

Both XC and TC series are available with Gigabit Ethernet and wireless connectivity for trouble-free hooking up to either wired or wireless networks. Plus they can take advantage of Acer Always ...

External USB/Thunderbolt drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your ...

For the past couple of years, investors have watched CD rates climb to levels not seen in decades. However, with the Federal Reserve cutting the federal funds rate by a half-point in September ...

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With a low minimum deposit requirement to open ($500), and a good APY (3.35%), this 24-month CD would be a good option if you’re starting to build up your savings. Quontic credits CD interest ...