It's compatible with all notebooks and computers. For computers without a DVD or CD drive, you can easily use your DVD-RW device with a USB connection. With USB 3.0 support, the 8X DVD-RW provides faster data transfer and can record DVDs. It records and reads CDs and DVDs faster with USB 3.0 speed. It's easy to use and practical, plug-and-play compatible with most computers. No external drive or power required. You can easily install an operating system with this device. No additional adapter is required; it draws power from the USB port (Windows, MacOS, Linux). It's compatible with all notebooks and computers without an optical drive. The USB 3.0 8X DVD-RW provides faster data transfer and can record DVDs. It records and reads CDs and DVDs faster with USB 3.0 speed. It's easy to use and practical, plug-and-play compatible with most computers. No external drive or power required. You can easily install an operating system with this device. No additional adapter is required; it is powered via the USB port. Supported Systems: Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10 / Windows Server 2008, 2012 / Linux / Mac OS. Read Speed: CD-ROM: 24x Max; DVD-ROM: 8x Max; DVD-ROM: 6x Max. Write Speed: CD-R: 24x Max; CD-RW: 8x Max; DVD ±R: 8x Max; DVD ±R DL: 4x Max; DVD-R ±9: 2.4x Max. Rewrite Speed: DVD + RW: 4x Max; DVD-RW: 4x Max; CD-RW: 10x Max; DVD-RAM: 3x Max. Note: Please connect the device directly to the USB port on your computer. If you connect it to a USB hub or extension cords, it may not recognize the CD drive or read the CD/DVD.