CD-ROMs, or compact discs that contain read-only memory, were once a popular way to store digital information. They could store a great deal of data and could be easily accessed. However, with the advent of flash drives and other storage methods, CD-ROMs have become less common.

An external CD-ROM drive is a device that can be used to read CD-ROMs. This type of drive is typically used in conjunction with a personal computer. External CD-ROM drives can be used to read CD-ROMs that have been created in different formats, including ISO and Joliet. They can also be used to create …