A VGA port and a DVD writer now feel unusual on a modern notebook, yet Japan remains the only region where these components ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An ...

The proliferation of streaming services for music, movies, and TV shows might make a DVD drive on a laptop seem superfluous. But anyone with a sluggish internet connection or strict data caps can ...

Every Dell laptop comes with a sticker on the back of the device. This sticker reveals basic information about the machine and provides the user with a service tag code, which is used to speed up the ...

Dell is one of the more popular laptop brands on the market, as it has several lineups that make good options for students and the everyday user. But Dell is also regarded as one of the best laptop ...

Dell’s laptop lineup offers something for every budget and every user—with some particularly sweet gaming options thanks to Alienware. By Heather Kuldell-Ware Published Nov 4, 2023 9:00 AM EDT We may ...

The best laptops with CD and DVD drives are rapidly encroaching on extinction. Trust me. During my tenure as a laptop reviewer, I haven't seen a single laptop with one! Now that everything can be ...

If your Dell laptop won't turn on, there are a variety of hardware and software problems to troubleshoot. You can check for beeps or flashing lights that could ...