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.

Apple has issued a patent application for an adapter to convert mini CD/DVD-ROMs to standard 12 cm size for use in slot-loading drives found on many of Apple's computer models. Apple points out that ...

I am looking to add a DVD/CD-Rom reader to my system (mostly just for grins). <P>My concerns are what hardware and software do I need to be able to view a DVD.<P>My system is as follows:<BR>W2K ...

IE only audio discs, but yea, just plug in headphones and go. I have to use it as Im too lazy to plug the audio out cable from my drive to the soundcard ...

Your Windows doesn’t recognize DVD? If your Windows 11/10 can’t find DVD or CD drive or if your CD or DVD drive is not detected, showing, reading or working, or will not read or write media on your ...