An external enclosure also makes it easier to upgrade down the line. When the drive inside eventually runs out of space, you ...

External solid-state drives (SSDs) are a work of art and an indispensable computer accessory. Older storage media like hard drives, CDs, and floppy disks came with so many compromises that people didn ...

Glyph's rugged, handsome Atom EX20 external 3.2x2 USB SSD proved very fast -- but only after I switched to a higher-quality cable.

External solid-state drives (SSDs) have come a long way, delivering faster performance, improved durability, and more storage choices than ever. Whether you're a gamer chasing shorter load times, a ...

Iodyne has just introduced its new Pro Mini: a new Smart Drive external SSD with both USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, offering sustained 3GB/sec of read performance when you're on-the-go. Check it out: The ...

Sandisk's Extreme Pro Portable SSD has been around for years, and while it doesn’t chase flashy upgrades, it remains one of the most dependable external SSDs you can buy.

The hardware reason your external SSD will fail without warning ...

I currently rely on inexpensive external SSDs for Time Machine and Super Duper backups because they’re silent, and I’m willing to trade a lower price for more-than-adequate performance. But those in ...

Overall the best performing 20Gbps portable SSD we've ever tested. Back in January of this year, we had the pleasure of reviewing Samsung's rugged and capacious 4TB T7 Shield. The drive gave us ...

Apple's storage prices can be rough. Why spend that kind of money for less, when you can get more by making your own high-speed external SSD. Here's everything you need to know about SSDs and the ...

External hard drives can be moved between systems, reformatted at will, and repurposed without risking the data or stability of a primary computer.