Scratches on discs can feel like the end of a video game or movie. With the wear and tear of time, physical means of owning media feel as if they are going to disappear with time as technology breaks ...

Some folks swear by those expensive commercial repair kits. Some folks swear by Brasso. Or even toothpaste. Funny how some people get married to commercial CD repair kits. Over the years, I've bought ...

This article was taken from the February 2011 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands ...