Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

The HP 22-dd0010 borrows the cloud-white color scheme from the Pavilion 24 All-in-One, but it’s not simply a smaller replica. This 22-inch model lacks the diamond-shaped pattern across the speaker bar ...

Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An ...