Mac users who have an external CD drive can use it to play audio CDs, burn CDs, and back up files. External CD drives are available in different formats, including USB, Thunderbolt, and FireWire.

To use an external CD drive with a Mac, first make sure that the drive is compatible with your computer. Next, connect the drive to your Mac using the appropriate cable. Then, open the Applications folder and find the CD player application. Double-click on the application to open it.

To play an audio CD, insert the CD into the drive and wait for the CD player …