Plug and Play and USB connectivity The external DVD drive is powered via a USB A 3.0 or USB C port. It is designed to be recognized by the computer without installing additional drivers or software, making it a convenient companion for both laptops and desktops. To use, simply insert a CD or DVD into the drive. The disc is loaded automatically. There is no physical eject button. To eject, open This PC, rightclick the DVD RW Drive, and select eject. Wide compatibility and versatile use Compatible with a range of systems, offering broad support for common operating environments. Use this external DVD drive to: Play movies and DVDs on your computer Burn or rip MP3 CDs and data CDs/DVDs Copy photos and other files to CDs or DVDs Install software, system updates, or games from optical discs Back up important data to CDs or DVDs And more, as needed Use scenarios Travel or remote work: watch DVDs or install software on a laptop without needing an internal drive. Home office or workstation: back up essential files, burn media backups, or install software from optical discs. Media setup and data transfer: easily transfer photos and documents from CDs/DVDs to a computer, or create disc copies for archival purposes.