Troubleshooting: If your Windows 10/11 laptop doesn't recognize this CD/DVD drive, please connect an extra power cable to solve the recognition problem due to insufficient power. 8-in-1 Optical Drive: Our portable DVD player is not only a CD/DVD reader, but also a CD/DVD burner, including 1 USB 3.0 hub port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD or TF card reader and 1 USB-C port, which is perfect for transferring photos and video files from camera to computer via card. (Note: SD card and TF card cannot be used simultaneously). Plug and Play: This external DVD reader is powered by the USB 3.0 port, no built-in DVD drive and external power supply are required, it is the perfect companion for laptop or desktop computer, just plug into the USB port to use. No additional driver required. Plug and Play. This external CD-ROM reader for laptop has powerful error correction, anti-skip and quiet functions. Best Choice for Data Backup: The optical disc is designed to last up to 1000 years, making it an ideal choice for long-term data archiving and backup. A single DVD disc can store up to 4.7GB of data, equivalent to 2000 photos/5 movies. Platform-Independent Wide Compatibility: The optical drive supports reading and writing CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD. In addition, this USB-A and USB-C external disk drive supports various devices, such as Macbook, iMac, laptop, desktop computer and notebook, etc. It is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP, Vista 7/8, Linux, Mac OS10.6 or later. (Cars, TVs, tablets, smartphones, projectors and Blu-ray discs are not supported; Windows 11 requires a media player and network).