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   Should you buy an external hard drive?

   • Here’s how it works. The best external hard drives (and SSDs) are basically a must-buy for all PC and Mac users. Given the ever-increasing size of all file types — from photos and movies, to apps and games — maximum storage is critical. And if you're using one of the best laptops you can buy, you're usually stuck with the storage capacity you have.

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   Are external drives worth it?

   • We also spoke to Andy Klein of Backblaze, a cloud-backup company that publishes statistics on hard drive failure rates each year. External drives are great for backing up important files or adding storage to your PC without opening it.

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   How much does an external hard drive cost?

   • Despite the popularity of slim, speedy external SSDs, external hard drives are still essential, cost-effective storage. For as little as $50, you can add a terabyte to your laptop or desktop by plugging in a USB cable. PCMag has been testing and reviewing external drives for decades.

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   Why do I need an external hard drive?

   • We’ve got a solution for every situation. If you're running out of storage space on your laptop, or if you need to back up your data and store that backlog of videos you're going to edit one day (I am, I swear), an external hard drive can solve your problem.

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   Are portable hard drives worth it?

   • Larger external drives designed to stay on your desk or in a server closet still almost exclusively use spinning-drive mechanisms, taking advantage of platter drives' much higher capacities and much lower prices compared with SSDs. Portable hard drives can be a great value if what you need is raw capacity above all else.

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   Which external hard drive is best?

   • There are rugged hard drives, and then there's the ADATA HD710M Pro External Hard Drive. Its IP (ingress protection) rating of IP68 for dust resistance and waterproofing (in the last case, submerged up to two meters for up to one hour) matches the best rating of any hard drive or SSD we have reviewed.

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Whether you need to back up your computer or get more space for a growing media library, external hard drives are the easiest, most cost-effective option for more storage.

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   • Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC: Wireless security. Capacity: 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0. NFC securityRugged designNot the fastest drive. An external hard drive you can buy without breaking the bank, Buffalo's MiniStation Extreme NFC could be your match made in heaven.
   • Western Digital My Passport 4TB: Fast speeds. Capacity: 4TB | Interface: USB 3.0. Large capacityGood data transfer speedsWD backup software is basic. The latest generation of the Western Digital My Passport range of external hard drives has landed, coming in sizes from 1TB to 4TB.
   • Adata SD700 External SSD: A terabyte in the palm of your hand. Capacity: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB | Interface: USB 3.0. Great performanceIP68 ratingNo USB Type-C.
   • WD My Book Duo 16TB: The most space you can get. Capacity: 16TB | Interface: USB 3.0 x 2. Huge amounts of spaceRAID supportExpensiveNeed two USB 3.0 ports free.

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   Aug 30, 2024 · The Best External Hard Drives for 2024. Our team of tech experts researched over 40 of the best external hard drives available today before purchasing 11 of the best. During our comparative tests, we tested speeds across a Mac and Windows system with different USB outlets and a host of pressure settings.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · 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-attached storage...