We previously reported that if you connect your Mac to a new dual-layer DVD drive like the LaCie 8x d2 DVD /-RW Double Layer drive, in some cases it will not be recognized by the Mac. The previously ...

I have a Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1502 that plays CDs fine.However, when I try to play a DVD in PowerDVD or WinDVD, the DVD only plays for a minute or 2 before locking up. That is, if it manages to play at ...

My Pioneer DVR-107DVA, that came with my Sony Vaio doesn't reconize DVD+R media. When I insert the media, the description for the drive goes from being a DVD-RW Drive to CD Drive under My Computers.

It’s been a few months since I last devoted a Hassle-Free to reader questions, and I apologize for being remiss. So this week I help Deborah out with a mysterious DVD drive problem and tell Jim how to ...

We continue to receive an overwhelming response to coverage of an issue where optical media (CDs or DVDs) fail to mount -- primarily with the Pioneer 106D drive mechanism used on several PowerMac G5s ...