Optical drives let your computer read and interact with discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. However, they're quickly becoming outdated.

Too many DVDs lying around? Need a way to turn them digital? You can turn them into digital files with the right software. These three programs will get you started.

Dear Lifehacker My laptop came with a Blu-ray drive, but I can't seem to play Blu-rays with it, and everyone says I need to buy extra expensive soft ...