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 ...

The GigaDrive is at once an impressive piece of kit and also a bizarrely performing external drive. Large file transfers are lightning, while small files are sluggish over the Thunderbolt connection.

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Don't pay hundreds for a device that won't ever reach its top speed.

★★★★☆ Add up to 2TB of storage to your Mac or iPad with this pocket-size SSD. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Kingston XS1000 External SSD is about the size of pack of gum but holds up to 2 terabytes ...

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 ...

Apple’s macOS 15.1 Sequoia now lets you install and use applications acquired from the Mac App Store directly onto an external drive. Did you know that Apple’s macOS 15.1 Sequoia now lets you install ...