If you've ever owned a CD or DVD, you've certainly had to deal with scratched up, unreadable media. Hardware Secrets has a simple solution: a scratched CD can be recovered by polishing its plastic ...

Dear Readers: Compact discs sound great, but they scratch so easily. However, don't toss a scratched CD until you try my homemade scratch remedy. Many scratches can be wiped away with ordinary white ...

Last night at a critical point in the movie, DVD Player stopped short and said, "Error reading disc. It may be scratched or dirty." Rats! A thorough wiping and ...

Dear Billy: Compact discs can scratch easily, but the good news is that many scratches can be wiped away with ordinary white toothpaste. Gels won't work -- just plain, white toothpaste. Squeeze a ...

The next time you're brushing your teeth and notice the water spots all over your chrome faucets, put the toothpaste to work. Rub it gently on the chrome with a soft cloth, then rinse it off. The ...