Most modern computers no longer come with optical disc readers like CD or DVD drives, but the market for external CD/DVD drives is still going strong.

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Alienware’s new RGB-stripe OLED monitor promises cleaner text without giving up the 4K resolution, 165Hz speed, and deep blacks gamers want. Dell took the wraps off yet another glorious-looking ...

Xbox recently rolled out the disc-to-digital feature to those who are part of the Xbox Insider program. Over the past few days, these players have been testing it extensively. As it turns out, Xbox's ...

Woot has launched a fresh round of discounts on factory reconditioned Alienware gaming laptops, with prices starting as low as $1,049.99. These deals offer a chance to grab Dell's current-generation ...

OLED is everywhere now; the screen technology is so ubiquitous we’re now seeing 4K Roku OLED TVs that cost $1,000. So there’s a reason why Alienware is begging the esports pros to toss their fast TN ...

It isn’t the biggest discount, but this QD-OLED panel is already well-priced. It isn’t the biggest discount, but this QD-OLED panel is already well-priced. is a tech journalist and commerce writer ...

Xbox Insiders have gotten early access to the disc-to-digital program, allowing them to test it out and provide feedback to Microsoft so it can continue to tweak it before its full launch. While ...

I became interested in technology at a young age and enjoyed discovering the latest innovations. While earning college degrees in publishing, I created several PC hardware and gaming websites. My ...

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Dell's Alienware division unveiled two new OLED gaming monitors ahead of IFA 2026 in Berlin that push the premium display market in opposite directions at once — one delivering a meaningful undercut ...

C Ds are booming again. According to an industry report by Luminate, the first half of 2026 saw a 16 percent surge in CD sales — and you might be surprised by who’s buying them. Gen Z and millennial ...