Perhaps it's a trick of memory, but it seems like old media formats simply evaporate once we move on to the next big thing. The recording industry sold 4.4 billion dollars worth of 8-track tapes in ...

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...

The project creates a door lock by using an old CD drive laser head moving motor for moving lock as it provides linear motion. The assembly of an old CD player consists of two motors where one is used ...

These days, a movie night usually involves cuddling up on the couch, turning on Netflix, and picking another rom-com movie from its list of never-ending shows. However, before the age of streaming ...

If you've got a stash of forgotten CDs in your home, you're not alone. Many people have collected CDs over the years, only to stow them away with other junk. One option is to donate your CDs to thrift ...