Linux has a few disc burning apps available, but our favourite is undoubtedly the powerful K3b. More »
Windows has more disc-burning apps than we can count, but a few notable programs stand out from the pack. Our favourite is CDBurnerXP for its long list of features and easy-to-use interface. More »
Ever since Apple introduced disc burning into Mac OS X, third-party software stopped seeing much development. While there aren’t a ton of disc-burning apps still in the running, Burn still stands strong as our top choice thanks to its simplicity, powerful feature set and $0 price tag. More »
We’ve featured more than one design for an IKEA standing desk in the past, which is no surprise given the ease with which cheap IKEA gear can be hacked. Here’s another take on the IKEA standing desk concept, with an added recycling bonus: using CDs to get the perfect height. More »
We’re paying less for recorded music than we were two decades ago, but we’re still inclined to complain about it. Is there any truly rational basis for saying that music is too expensive in Australia? More »
If you have a long, winding driveway, it can be pretty difficult (and dangerous) for you and others to drive through it at night. To make it safer, nail a few old CDs to posts or trees as light reflectors. More »
Windows/Linux: For those who back up to DVD, multiple USB drives or just have a lot of storage devices around, there probably aren’t enough labels or markers to keep everything in order. That’s where storage tracker Basenji comes in. More »
You can get a world of entertainment streamed through your Internet connection, but most of us still have DVDs and CDs and console games to store. What are the best approaches to keeping that stuff organised? More »