Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the ...

I suppose the upturn in the fortunes of the Compact Disc was inevitable. Much like the resurgence of vinyl as a popular audio storage format, the revival of CD as a viable audio storage format is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We've seen a flurry of CD transports launch in recent months, which is good news for anyone ...

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 ...

Mixx Audio has released a record player with an integrated CD player. But in a big convergence move, the CD player is in the centre of the turntable, neatly hidden away. The Mixx Analog Plus is a ...

A friend of mine named Mark recently bought a new car, and there was one feature he was lamenting about not being a thing anymore: a CD player. The year is 2025, and turns out he was wrong. Over the ...

If Windows Media Player doesn't recognize blank CDs, it's either from your disk or the software. The issue may also appear from corrupt Registry entries so you should try fixing them. Changing the ...

If there's an issue with your DVD drive, you should check your drivers first. Sometimes your registry isn't configured properly, and that can cause this issue to appear. Fortect will identify and ...

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 ...

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...

You probably know that CDs are having a bit of a resurgence. It’s not nearly to the same level as vinyl, but CD sales increased last year for the first time in decades. And brands are taking notice.

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