Is there a Mac equivalent to CDR Media Code Identifier. This could be run in Parallels, but I'm not sure it'll be able to get what it needs out of the DVD drive. And of course, it'd be nice to not have to run Parallels.
posted by ignignokt on Sep 15, 2009 - 4 answers

My DVD/CD and CD drives only work a little bit. [more inside]
posted by AllieTessKipp on Sep 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Why do CDs and DVDs come in different case sizes?
posted by micahmertes on Apr 20, 2009 - 17 answers

What are my options for printing album artwork direct to CD without dropping a boatload of cash. [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Feb 15, 2009 - 8 answers

What are the best programs (paid/shareware/freeware/open source) that can convert almost ALL kinds of video files and vice-versa? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Jan 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there any good, free UNIX/Linux software you can suggest for keeping a searchable index of removable media? [more inside]
posted by tommorris on Nov 25, 2008 - 7 answers

The Superdrive on my iMac started acting strange, but I didn't notice at first as I rarely use it. Blank Media means nothing to it, DVDs are foreign and it only (sorta) likes the odd tracks on Audio CDs. Add to this the fact the drive shows up weird in 'About this Mac'... what do I do? [more inside]
posted by aristan on Nov 21, 2008 - 2 answers

I own this laptop and I love it except I am having trouble with the cd/dvd burner. It reads just fine but when I try to burn, no matter what program I use, it doesn't burn properly. Sometimes it leaves the disc blank or leaves a song here and there blank while other songs are burned properly. Do you think it's a defective burner or something to do with how it communicates with the OS?
posted by zzazazz on Oct 3, 2008 - 5 answers

What is the difference (legal or otherwise) between "decoding" and "decrypting?" [more inside]
posted by explosion on Sep 30, 2008 - 13 answers

Securely disposing of CD/DVD media (while maintaining maximum laziness) [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 20, 2007 - 26 answers

Tell me all you know about mid- to high-end cd/dvd disc resurfacing machines. I'm in the market and don't know anything. Will be resurfacing 50 - 100 discs per week. Thank you.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Feb 27, 2007 - 2 answers

I greatly enjoy the Writers' Digest new-member offers I get every so often. Are there any other book-club (or CD, etc) memberships that don't have a processing charge? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jan 22, 2007 - 2 answers

My DVDs are stuck, part two: I figured out what's wrong with my optical drives, and now I'm wondering if there's an easier way to fix them. [more inside]
posted by chrominance on Dec 27, 2006 - 2 answers

What are some good programs for backing up photo's to CD / DVD? Specific features requested. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Nov 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Why is copying a DVD so hard? No, seriously. [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Nov 9, 2006 - 25 answers

What is the best way to split large amount of files on a DVD-R into CD-Rs. [more inside]
posted by rabbitsnake on Oct 24, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm trying to get a DVD-+RW drive working with Windows 98 (first editon). While doing this, I noticed some issues this computer is having with other drives too. [more inside]
posted by Nikolai on Sep 11, 2006 - 7 answers

Why does my Windows XP installation suddenly see every data CD or DVD as empty? [more inside]
posted by Songdog on Aug 2, 2006 - 6 answers

LightScribe DVD and CD labelling -- do you find it's worth it? Is this another "overpriced consumables" trap? Is it better pricewise than labels?
posted by rolypolyman on Jul 23, 2006 - 11 answers

I've just about had it with that total P.O.S. known as the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 printer. Not only does it suck expensive ink like a vampire (and will refuse to print in ANY color, including black, even if just one of the color cartridges becomes empty!) but using that dinky CD/DVD tray feeder to print onto is always a hit or miss proposition. [more inside]
posted by melorama on Jul 21, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm trying to burn a backup that has a ton of files with Japanese names. I'm using Windows XP SP2 and Nero 6.6, and anytime I try to create a DVD with any of the ISO (or UDF) settings it forces the filenames to their short filenames, such as "Docume~1". Anyone know how I can record this?
posted by LukeyBoy on Mar 13, 2006 - 11 answers

Recommendations for a decent consumer grade (cheap) printer that handles printable CDs and DVDs? How is the print quality on a typical silver-top CD? Does printing on them ever risk data corruption?
posted by p3t3 on Feb 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Why do some PC game CDs and DVDs play and install just fine on my machine, but absolutely refuse to be backed up? I'm not entirely sure it's due to actual copy protection schemes. [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Dec 30, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm looking for something but having a tough time - plain cardboard or kraftboard CD and DVD cases - blank for do-it-yourself label-affixing or decorating. I'm looking for something like the "Earthy Chrunchie" on this page, in both a CD and DVD version, but not with any custom printing - just with the blank holder to decorate myself. Any leads for me?
posted by agregoli on Nov 7, 2005 - 12 answers

Does anyone know where in NYC (preferably in or near the East Village) one can have CDs/DVDs resurfaced for cheap? [more inside]
posted by incomple on Nov 1, 2005 - 4 answers

Too many USB devices? [more inside]
posted by SweetJesus on Sep 19, 2005 - 9 answers

I just received (and installed) the Adobe Creative Suite of software. All of the discs came in a thick DVD-like pack, with the 5 discs held in sort-of staggered holders. Can you tell me where I might find packaging like this? I have a five disc Ween Bootleg (Rotten Cheese) that I would like to do all proper-like...
posted by sharksandwich on Jun 18, 2005 - 9 answers

They're talking today about "Super CD Tuesday" on MSNBC...Why are CD/DVD releases always on Tuesday?
posted by clgregor on Jun 7, 2005 - 11 answers

How legal/illegal is mailing CDs (of MP3s) through the mail? [more inside]
posted by graventy on May 10, 2005 - 23 answers

Are there any CD/DVD folders, wallets, storage systems, etc. that are safer and less likely to scratch discs than others? Alternately, what is your favorite method for storing large quantities of CD/DVD's? [more inside]
posted by DaShiv on Apr 4, 2005 - 18 answers

Whenever I insert a new disc into either my (internal) DVD drive or my (USB external) CD-burner, Windows XP Explorer refuses to refresh itself with information about the new disc: still shows the old disc's name, double-clicking brings up the content of the old disc (or tries to autorun), etc. Only thing that fixes the problem is to reboot with the new disc inserted. Why, and what's the solution?
posted by WolfDaddy on Feb 24, 2005 - 4 answers

What's the best way to catalog my physical music collection using Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted by boost ventilator on Aug 10, 2004 - 11 answers

Audionazi-filter: I have just bought a Dolby 5.1 sound system. Please tell me why I should or shouldn't listen to my CDs, recorded in stereo, using all six speakers. [And slightly related: What movies should I rent for their brilliant 5.1 sound?]
posted by meech on Jul 14, 2004 - 18 answers