PeroBuno External CD/DVD Reader and Burner Abandoning optical drives allows computer manufacturers to create thinner and more compact laptops. Most of the new notebooks on the market now do not built-in CD-ROM drive, and some only have a limited number of USB ports. In order to make laptops thinner and have higher transmission speeds, some even only have Type C ports. But we may have a large collection of 90s CDs, and we want to put them in a laptop to feel the nostalgia or insert a DVD collection to watch movies. Or, you may just need a CD/DVD drive for emergencies, such as data transfer, system backup, etc. Fortunately, We have already done all the work for you. This multi-function 2 in 1 USB A/USB C data cable external USB 3.0 disc drive that we launched is not only a CD/DVD reader, but also it has the function of CD/DVD burner. At the same time, it is equipped with a variety of USB ports and SD/TF card slots to meet all your peripheral equipment needs - all for a decent price. This will allow you to have more budget to buy the latest laptops that are comfortable, smooth, and have powerful processors and graphics cards. THESE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING - This dvd rw drive can only start its job after it is connected to a laptop or a desktop, so it is not compatible with TVs, cars, trucks, projectors, tablets, iPads, phones, PS4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, surface (some model), etc. In addition, it is compatible with Windows11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS and Linux. Not compatible with Chrome OS, Ubuntu system and Blu-ray disc. With this USB external CD/DVD RW Drive, you can read movies DVDs, play music CDs, burn and rip discs, copy photos, install software/games/system, backup data and more. And just slips easily into your travel bag, perfect companion for DVD lovers, using everywhere. RGB LED Indicator Light It come with the latest RGB LED color gradient indicator light. Cool RGB LED indicator light that can cycle and gradually change colors. Its dynamic changes make you feel happy and make your usb disk drive full of technology. 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Connector Equipped with USB-C and USB-A connectors make it easier to connect to more laptops and desktop computers, no USB hub/adapter required. Plug and Play. 6 in 1 USB 3.0 Hub It is not only CD/DVD burner, but also a USB 3.0 hub, including USB A 3.0 port*1, USB A 2.0 port*1, USB C port*2, TF card slot*1, SD card slot*1. Extra built-in SD/TF card reader is perfect for you to transfer photos shooting or videos by your camera from memory cards to your computers. Package Contain External CD/DVD Drive * 1User Manual * 1USB A to DC Power Supply Cable * 1DVD Drive Storage Bag * 1USB Disk Drive Carrying Case * 1 How to Play a DVD Movie on Your Laptop You need to ensure that there is a program or app on your laptop for playing DVD. Windows 11, unlike some of its predecessors, no longer ships with a built-in DVD player. Click “Start” button on the desk of your laptop. Search “Windows Media Player” to start the program.Connect an external DVD drive to your laptop via a USB cable and insert the DVD disc to the external DVD drive.Choose your DVD Disk and click “Play” button. Then you can watch DVD movie on your laptop. How to Play a CD on the Computer If you haven’t ripped your music CDs to audio files on your computer yet, it’s not too late. All it takes is a PeroBuno CD drive and a bit of time. When you’re done, your physical music collection will become your digital music collection, You can then listen to that music on your computer or copy it over to your smartphone. There are even many services that will let you store that music online and stream it from anywhere! Connect an external cd drive to your laptop via a USB cable.Press the Eject button on the cd reader.Place the disc in the tray label-side up, and close the tray by pushing it.Click choose what to do with audio CDs, then Double-click your audio CD in the menu and you'll see all of the tracks appear in the center of the window. If nothing happens when you insert your disc, you can start Windows Media Player yourself. How to Back Up Computer Files to CD/DVD You’ve put a lot of work into creating your computer files, so you’ll want to remember to back them up. If you back up your computer files, if your computer is damaged or loses data, you’ll have a copy safely tucked away. Place a blank writable CD-R/RW (read/writable) or DVD-R/RW in your CD-RW /DVD-RW drive and then choose Start→Documents.Select all the files that you want to copy to disc. Right-click the files that you want and then choose Copy To Folder.In the Copy Items dialog box, click the CD-R/RW or DVD-RW drive and click Copy.Your files are copied. How can i install software that’s stored on a CD or DVD If my PC lacks an optical drive? When software comes on a CD or DVD and you want to install it on a laptop, you may can’t just pop open the disc drive or slide a disc into a slot, like you would on a computer with an optical drive. Generally speaking, the latest laptops forgoes the optical drive to keep it thin and small. So you can resort to PeroBuno external CD/DVD drive to get your programs installed.The PeroBuno external usb 3.0 drive equipped with USB-C and USB-A connectors make it easier to connect to more laptops and desktop computers, Plug and Play, Compatible with Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP, Linux and all versions of Mac OS. Ideal for laptop and desktop PC. Play a DVD movie on laptop Play a CD on laptop Back Up Computer Files to CD/DVD Install Software (If PC Lacks an Optical Drive) Some things to note about this USB 3.0 CD ROM external drive 1.The dvd drive should be connected with USB port on laptop rather than connect with USB HUB. In addition, please connect the item with USB port behind of computer host if you use a desktop. 2.Ensure CDs is placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the CD disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc. 3.Make sure your computer's CD/DVD driver is intact before using an external optical drive. The computer operating system comes with a CD/DVD driver. If the program is damaged or removed, the CD/DVD driver needs to be updated or reinstalled. 4.Setting the DVD Region to United Kingdom on the "DVD RW Drive" - Properties - click Hardware Tab - click Properties button - then choose country Region (UK is 2) and click OK to apply. Note: You are only allowed to change the region code 4-5 times. 5.It's better to use the 5V charger/power bank to increase the power if your devices don't have enough power to support the external drive. 6.Insert the external optical drive into the computer. After the Windows system recognizes the optical drive, the "DVD RW Drive" icon will be displayed. The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully. 7.WINDOWS 11 needs a media player (such as VLC ) and a network connection. 8.Computers often do not natively support DVD movie playing, so a third-party media player (such as VLC) must be downloaded and installed to watch DVDs using this CD/DVD player. You can download and install a playing/burning software you like. You can also refer to the following software: DVD player software: Any Media Player, Any DVD; Burning software for Windows operating systems: InfraRecorder, Ones, Express Disc Burner; Burning software for Mac OS: Burn for mac; Burning software for Linux OS/Unix OS: K3b (KDE Burn Baby Burn) 9.Because the video formats of most computers and mobile phones are not compatible with DVD, you need third-party software to convert the file format to a format that can be displayed on the disc, otherwise, even if you burn the file to a disc, it will not work. 10.The Mac OS system comes with a burning function: Connect the optical drive and put the disc into it - click "File" on the top menu bar - click on the new "Burn Folder" - drag the files to be burned into the "Burn Folder" - click "Burn to Disc" - and then You can eject the disc. But one thing to note is that Mac OS computers can only burn blank discs, and a disc can only be burned once. 11.For the Mac OS, you need to eject the disc through the Mac OS command. At this time, pressing the eject key of the external optical drive will not work. Tips 1.Internal laser light source may be harmful to the eyes of the face, please do not look directly. 2.Do not have the machine on a strong magnetic object nearby. 3.Keep the machines steady on the desktop, do not put it unstable items. 4.Do not put the machines on the vulnerable to squeeze place, to ensure normal machine use. 5.Data transfer speed is also affected by computer and system environment. 6.Do not support TV / car / truck / projector / tablet / iPad / smartphone / PS 5 / Xbox / Nintendo Switch / Chromebook / Surface (some models) / Ubuntu system / blu ray disk. 8 in 1 with RGB LED and Carrying Case 8 in 1 with RGB LED 2 in 1 with RGB LED and Carrying Case 2 in 1 with RGB LED Add To Basket Buying Options Add To Basket Add To Basket Customer Reviews 4.3 out of 5 stars 872 4.3 out of 5 stars 872 4.3 out of 5 stars 872 4.3 out of 5 stars 872 Price £34.99£34.99 — no data £29.99£29.99 £22.99£22.99 USB 3.0 Port 3 3 2 2 USB Conector USB C and USB A USB C and USB A USB C and USB A USB C and USB A USB HUB Port 4 4 no data no data SD/TF Card Reader ✓ ✓ no data no data CD/DVD Reader ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ CD/DVD Burner ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Supported Disc CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD Compatible with Laptop, Macbook, Desktop, PC, Mac, iMac Laptop, Macbook, Desktop, PC, Mac, iMac Laptop, Macbook, Desktop, PC, Mac, iMac Laptop, Macbook, Desktop, PC, Mac, iMac Support Operating System Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS, Linux Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS, Linux Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS, Linux Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS, Linux Incompatible Cars, TVs, Tablets, Ipads, PS4/5, Xbox, Cellphones, Projectors, Surface, Chromebook, Blu-ray disk and Ubuntu system Cars, TVs, Tablets, Ipads, PS4/5, Xbox, Cellphones, Projectors, Surface, Chromebook, Blu-ray disk and Ubuntu system Cars, TVs, Tablets, Ipads, PS4/5, Xbox, Cellphones, Projectors, Surface, Chromebook, Blu-ray disk and Ubuntu system Cars, TVs, Tablets, Ipads, PS4/5, Xbox, Cellphones, Projectors, Surface, Chromebook, Blu-ray disk and Ubuntu system