Tag: dvd-r

How to eject cd drives automatically with a keyboard shortcut in windows xp

March 05, 2008 by Jason

If you have used vista, you may have seen option to the drives on the right click menu on the drive.

This feature of the drives is a part of vista but not provided with XP, but this option can be enabled in XP using a simple called , Download it from here.

What is ?

is a useful, free easy to use . It helps you easily insert the /-rom just by using the or your mouse. Read More»

Is there a DVD recorder that records in all formats?

July 27, 2007 by Jason

most of the recorders made by LG are now able to record in all current formats: +/+RW, -/-RW, -RAM. In addition there are more recorders that are able to reccord in either - DL (double layer) or + DL (double layer) as well.

In addition, Sony offers standalone recorders that can record in the -/-RW/+/+RW formats, while Toshiba several others have introduced recorders that record in -/-RW/-RAM. Pioneer Recorders record in -/-RW only. Read More»

DVD+R and DVD-R 101: An Explanation for Beginners

July 23, 2007 by Jason

What is “” Media, How Is It Different From CDs?

, which was originally named for Digital Video Disc, now means Digital Versatile Disc. It is a special recording format for computers, audio, TV/movies.

Superficially, a disc looks just like a . It is 120mm in diameter, 1.2mm in thickness(comprised of two polycarbonate substrates, 0.6mm each). Unlike CDs, however, discs can be single or double sided. Furthermore, each side may contain a second invisible “layer” to increase the disc’s storage capacity. Read More»

The difference between DVD-R and DVD+R

May 26, 2007 by Jason

I wanted to add a recordable drive to my . What is the difference - +?

As recording comes of age the prices come down, more of us will likely be adding writers to our computers. But what gives with these dueling formats?

Anyone who was around twenty years ago might remember the battle the two video tape formats: (Victor Home System) (Sony). Fast forward to the twenty-first century we have a similar battle of the formats with . Read More»