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.

Additionally, TDK’s expansion in the automotive market, particularly with its involvement in electric vehicle components, is expected to drive future revenue growth. The strategic joint venture ...

It’s something [Daniel1111] has done with his Arduino CD player, which uses the little microcontroller board to control a CD-ROM drive via its IDE bus.

Aptly called the “CDCNC” thanks to its reliance on cast-off CD drive mechanisms for its running gear, [Paul McClay]’s creation is a great case study on what you can do without buying almost ...

A driver can be added to legacy CD-ROM and CD-RW drives for read compatibility with MRW disks. See CD-RW. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

For the past couple of years, investors have watched CD rates climb to levels not seen in decades. However, with the Federal Reserve cutting the federal funds rate by a half-point in September ...

Depending on the specific kind of optical drive - CD, DVD or Blu-ray - the wavelength of the laser will vary, along with the rotational speed of the disc. The CD was the first kind of optical disc ...

Ally Bank offers several CD types, each with a different key benefit. None require a minimum balance, which is an attractive feature. Most CDs require a minimum balance. Ally’s CDs have daily ...

All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team. Ally Bank’s 9-month CD has a strong 4.20% APY that compounds daily. There’s no minimum balance requirements, though should you withdraw ...

What is happening to CD rates today? CD rates are declining following two recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In September, the Fed lowered its benchmark rate for the first time ...