How do I use an optical drive on a MacBook Pro?

Set up a Mac to share its optical drive

  1. On a Mac that has an optical drive connected, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sharing.
  2. Select the DVD or CD Sharing checkbox.
  3. To be notified when a computer tries to access your optical drive, select “Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive.”

What is optical drive MacBook Pro?

An optical drive is used to play, and sometimes burn, CDs and DVDs. Some Mac computers come with built-in optical drives; you can also use an external optical drive (for example, an Apple USB SuperDrive.) To find out whether your Mac can burn CDs and DVDs and what types it can burn, use About This Mac.

Does a MacBook Pro have an optical drive?

With the model lineup shuffle today, the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains the only Mac available today with an optical drive. Apple has committed to removing optical drives from all of its Macs over the years, but it’s possible that the company realized some — particularly students — may still need a DVD drive.

How do I know if my Mac has an optical drive?

Your Mac may not have an optical drive. To check whether your Mac has a drive, do the following: On your Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. Click System Report, then click Disc Burning and review the information for your optical drive.

Can I burn a CD on a MacBook Pro?

If your Mac has a built-in optical drive, or if you connect an external DVD drive (for example, an Apple USB SuperDrive), you can burn files to CDs and DVDs to share your files with friends, move files between computers, or create backup files. Insert a blank disc into your optical drive. …

When did Apple stop putting DVD drives in MacBook Pro?

Thanks a lot! The first MacBook Pro without a DVD drive was released in June 2012, but at this time Apple was still selling Mid 2012 MacBooks Pro with DVD drives. However, Late 2013 MacBooks Pro have not got DVD drives.

Does the 2020 MacBook Pro have a CD drive?

Apple has discontinued its non-Retina legacy MacBook Pro, the last Mac it sold with a built-in CD/DVD drive. As with the 12-inch MacBook, a dongle would be needed to use the SuperDrive with new MacBook Pros that have switched to USB-C ports. …

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