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How to play old CD-ROM games on Windows again

You have it way easier these days, but back in the day, when you wanted to play a game on your PC, you had to take a similar ...
Ars Technica

How do you get an "Enhanced CD" to play on the computer?

Help, I'm stumped! I just bought a new CD and the disc is labeled "Enhanced CD". When I insert it into my computer's CD drive, it opens up the music video of the feature song on the CD but none of the ...
CNET

Boot your computer from a CD

Booting from CD is one of those computer functions that everyone seems to assume you know how to do. Watch this video, then read this quick tip, and you too will know. You may be able to just boot ...
CNET

Using CD/DVD sharing on any Mac

Despite the default limitation of only being able to use shared DVDs and CDs on Macs that ship without an optical drive, you can enable shared optical drive use on other Macs. Topher, an avid Mac user ...
Popular Science

CDs are cool again. Here’s how to rip them.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The number of sold CDs is rising for the first time in a generation ...
Miami Herald

If you’re mailed a random CD, don’t put it in your computer. Here’s why

A woman in Maine was mailed a CD encouraging them to watch and share, but they didn’t put it in their computer, the Buxton police department said. Buxton Police Department Facebook Although CDs aren’t ...
Bleeping Computer

HelloKitty ransomware behind CD Projekt Red cyberattack, data theft

The ransomware attack against CD Projekt Red was conducted by a ransomware group that goes by the name 'HelloKitty,' and yes, that's the name the threat actors utilize. Today, CD Project disclosed ...