A sentimental and technical tour from Edison's tinfoil phonograph to pocket digital recorders and smartphones - exploring how voice recording gadgets evolved, what we lost and gained, and how to preserve the fragile audio threads that tether us to the past.
USB-C's ubiquity and improved bus performance have helped reframe portable CD/DVD drives from obsolete peripherals into handy tools for archivists, creatives, and retro enthusiasts. This article explores the technical reasons behind the comeback, real-world use cases, interviews with enthusiasts, and practical buying and care tips.
A thorough comparison of bootable USB drives and bootable DVDs - covering compatibility, speed, reliability, security, creation tools, and real-world use cases - to help you choose the right medium for OS installs, recovery media, and long-term archiving.