No complicated setup or extra drivers needed – it's as easy to use as a built-in DVD drive! Simply connect the data cable (stored under the unit) to your computer, insert a CD or DVD, and the drive will be automatically recognized. You can then read, write, or digitize CDs and DVDs with compatible software – just plug and play! With this CD/DVD adapter, you can enjoy music CDs, movie DVDs, or self-burned discs using a media player (like VLC Player, Windows Media Player, Apple Music). Use burning software to write music, videos, photos, or data to a blank CD or DVD, or use ripping software to import audio, video, and photos from CD/DVD to your PC. 【USB 3.0 High-Speed Data Transfer】 This drive comes with a data cable featuring USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C connectors, making it easy to connect directly to both new and older computers without adapters. With USB 3.0 technology, this CD/DVD player delivers data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps (approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0) and maximum read/write speeds up to CD: 24x and DVD: 8x, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. For stable performance, we recommend connecting the extra power cable to a 5V mobile power supply or adapter. 【Broad Compatibility】 This external CD/DVD burner/reader for laptops is compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/7/Vista/XP/98/ME/2000, Linux, and Mac OS X.