External Optical Drive - How to Discuss

External optical drive

What is a 'internal optical drive' in a computer? An optical drive is a type of computer drive that uses laser technology to read and write data from optical discs. This type of disc allows the user to recover, modify and erase the contents of optical discs such as CD, DVD and Bluray. Optical drives are one of the most common computer components.

Can you boot from an external optical disk drive?

An external optical drive is a must for anyone who has forgotten to buy a Mac, laptop, or book without an internal DVD drive. Most of you already know what an external optical drive is all about. It allows you to use DVDs, CDs and Blurays on your device. It can read and write data to your hard drive, install/start Windows and burn CDs.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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