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 ...

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 ...

With games getting bigger and countless photos and videos taking up space, it's inevitable that you'll start running out of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my testing efforts on 3D printers, pro and ...

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 ...