Question about Verbatim Slimline

Have you found a solution? It won't let me play DVDs or Bluerays...

Yes, of course it is also possible to play it! Depending on the file format, i.e. CD, DVD or Bluray, the appropriate software is required. (CD/DVD should be able to be played as standard in Windows 10)

For example: CyberLink PowerDVD 17 Ultra (DE, FR, IT, EN, Windows)
Trial version: https://de.cyberlink.com/downloads...

Alternative free Leawo Blu-ray Player (may not play all blurays correctly): http://www.leawo.com/blu-ray-pl...

Yes, you can play CDs and DVDs.
No, the drive does not need any "special" software, any CD/DVD player software will do.