Xbox mode on Windows 11 makes your PC's interface more suited for gaming. It's not revolutionary, but it's worth a try.

Whether you use the Windows Media Creation Tool or download an ISO and use another tool, it's straightforward to install ...

Windows Media Player couldn't rip my Richard Thompson CD. So I found 3 excellent open-source alternatives.

Some excellent external CD/DVD drives include the Dell DW316, Roofull ECD819-SU3, Asus ZenDrive V1M, and the Origbelie 6-in-1 CD drive to name a few.

A lightweight modern player that keeps VLC's codec power while adding a polished Windows native interface and touch support.

It's been relatively quiet in the world of 4K UHD Blu-ray players for a few years. Brands like Samsung and LG have doubled down on TV tech, pushing ancillary AV components to the side. That really ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 adds one of the most requested features for the Player Housing system: Blueprints. This is Blizzard’s system for saving, storing, importing, and sharing housing designs ...

Hayden Winks ranks the onesie positions for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. Our Week 2 fantasy football rankings started with Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 1 against Buffalo, followed by Bijan Robinson, ...

When you think about media players on Windows, what comes to mind first? For many, especially those who’ve been using Windows for a while, the answer is often Windows Media Player. It’s an old friend, ...

When Windows 11 first hit the scene, many long-time users wondered about the fate of their beloved Windows Media Player. For years, it was the go-to application for playing music and videos on ...

Subaru offers a center-console-mounted CD player as an option on both the 2026 WRX and Ascent. The single-disc CD player is placed in the center-console storage bin and is available as an accessory on ...