Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

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

This plug-and-play DVD drive works with both CDs and DVDs without any special drivers. Get it discounted on Amazon while you still can! Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are ...

Bottom line: HP’s innovative DVD Movie Writer dc3000 offers an easy route from VHS to DVD, and it’s a decent burner to boot. The dc3000 is larger than a typical external drive–about the size of a ...

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 ...