Is it possible to view DVDs, played by a normal DVD player, on a computer monitor by connecting it directly? The computer monitor has both the D-sub and BNC-style connectors. Will the computer monitor ...

A single cable direct connection is possible, but only if both the DVD player and monitor have HDMI sockets. However, this is a fairly recent innovation and there is a good chance that you won’t have ...

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.