Do external CD drives work on Mac?
Do external CD drives work on Mac?
If your Mac doesn’t have a built-in optical drive, you can use another computer’s DVD or CD drive, or use an external optical drive, such as the Apple USB SuperDrive.
How do I connect an external CD drive to my Mac?
To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
How can I play old CDs on my Mac?
Play CDs in Music on Mac
- In the Music app on your Mac, insert an audio CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive, or into an external drive that’s connected to your computer.
- If a dialog appears (depending on what you chose to happen when you insert a CD), click Cancel.
- Play a song from the CD by double-clicking it.
Does Apple USB SuperDrive burn CDs?
Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.
Why does my Mac not have a CD drive?
The MacBook Air does not have a CD, DVD, or SuperDrive. The MacBook Air is designed to be as thin and as light as possible and so it does not include an optical drive of any kind. There are a couple of workarounds if you really need a CD or DVD drive. First, you can use Apple’s Remote Disc option to install programs.
How do I copy a DVD with Apple Superdrive?
Insert the DVD into your Mac’s optical drive and launch OS X’s built-in Disk Utility app (found in the Applications/Utilities). Click the New Image button at the top, select the DVD in the dialog box that appears, and in the Image Format pop-up menu choose DVD/CD Master. Pick a name and destination, and click Save.