Switching from CDs and DVDs to digital equivalents is a great way to unclutter your life, but what do you do with all your outmoded discs once you’ve transferred their contents to your computer? In the first part of this series, we discussed how to get rid of unneeded books; but if ...
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Books, CDs, DVDs andvideo gamesare already some of the cheapest forms of entertainment around, but we’ve found three services that render them even more affordable – specifically, by making them yours at no cost whatsoever. OK, there is a catch, but it’s a very small one: You’ll i...
Where do I sell old CDs and DVDs? If you don’t want to go through the hoops of recycling your old CDs and DVDs, you could always just sell them or donate them in bulk.Secondhandstores may accept them as donations, and record stores might be interested in your old DVDs and CDs, as...
Whether you’re a collector of classic PC games or you need to access old photo files from a CD, it’s likely you’ll need to watch DVDs or use a disk at some point. With more laptops and PCs omitting optical drives, knowing these workarounds ensures you don’t lose money by being...
How do I clean my CDs/DVDs if they get dirty? To clean your discs if they become dirty or smudged, use a soft cloth (like microfiber) and gently wipe from the center of the disc outwards in straight lines. Avoid using abrasive materials or circular motions which could cause further dam...
There’s still a need for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether it’s for music and movies when you go off-the-grid or for archiving important documents, disk-based storage is still here. Most devices don’t have a built-in CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray drive. For
There’s still a need for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether it’s for music and movies when you go off-the-grid or for archiving important documents, disk-based storage is still here. Most devices don’t have a built-in CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray drive. For
Sadly, there's a good chance many ofyour old discs will be scratched. Nobodyreallylooked after their CDs, right? Don't despair! If your computer stutters on your optical media, the free tools we show you here can help you read and retrieve data from those scratched CDs and DVDs. ...
old disc. If the scratching is too severe on the data side of the disc, it may have permanently damaged the outer reflective layer. In this case, you may be able to get one more use out of the disc by replacing the material with something comparable to read the working portion of the...