2 days ago · External USB/Thunderbolt SSDs and/or hard drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to add storage capacity to your system as well as back it up.

Sep 24, 2025 · Picking the Right External Hard Drive An external hard drive is a self-contained data storage device that connects to a computer via a cable, typically over USB.

Sep 30, 2025 · Whether you're backing up, transferring, or storing files, turn to our picks for hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, SD cards and microSD cards, network-attached storage, and more.

Oct 1, 2025 · Below, you'll find our list of the best external SSDs and HDDs we've tested. I started testing SSDs at Computer Shopper during the heyday of OCZ and Intel SATA drives, the early …

Sep 23, 2025 · I've tested dozens, across operating systems and with different use cases in mind, to find the best external hard drives for storage, backups, gaming, video editing, network …

May 12, 2025 · Discover the best backup storage devices. Learn about the three key things to consider when buying a backup device.

Jan 21, 2025 · External drives aren’t just for expanding storage, though. They’re invaluable for regular computer backups and serving as a central hub for all your files across devices.

Jul 31, 2025 · We went hands-on with the top external hard drives available today to determine to help you make the most informed decision while shopping for storage solutions.

Oct 6, 2025 · Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you. Need to expand the local storage on your PC or Mac for music and movies, or all those …

Oct 14, 2023 · In this comprehensive guide, we will compare popular backup drive options like external HDDs, SSDs, NAS devices and cloud storage to help you determine the best solution …