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Silent, But Deadly: Build Your Own Gaming-Ready 0 dB PC
For many folks, the most beautiful sound that a PC can make is no sound at all. How close can Tom's Hardware get to a zero-decibel configuration and still lend up with a compact, functional machine capable of mainstream gaming, without breaking the bank?
Asus Releases Ultra-Slim External DVD Writer for Ultrabooks
Asus has introduced its new SDRW-08U5S-U external DVD writer with details not found on more common competing products.
Scientists Discover Method to Store Data on DNA
Storage density achieved results in single gram of DNA being able to hold nearly half a million DVDs of data.
OEMs Could Be Including Cheap DVD Playback For Win 8 PCs
PC vendors who are concerned that the lack of DVD playback ability in Windows 8 could hurt their sales have a new opportunity to custom configure their PCs with such a feature.
Tom's Guide: 14 Free CD & DVD Burning Apps
Check out Tom's Guide's latest story on CD and DVD burning apps.
Deals Dec 28: External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Burner $89.99
Start your weekend with a spot of online shopping thanks to these hot deals from our partner, LogicBUY.
Rumor: Xbox Infinity Will Have Blu-ray, DVR
The Xbox Infinity may have a Blu-ray optical drive, DVR capabilities, 8 GB of RAM and more.
Report: Black Ops 2 for PC Shipped with Mass Effect 2 Discs
Many Activision customers report that Disc 2 of Black Ops 2 is actually an installation disc for EA's Mass Effect 2.
Windows 8: Clarifying Codecs, Compiling, And Compatibility
There were two major questions that came from readers after we published our comprehensive Windows 8 review, and we want to expound on what you get with the Media Center/Pro packs regarding media playback, and Windows 8 and RT app compatibility.