Hard Drives: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Laptop drive almost full? Need to back up your photos? Desktop-size and portable platter storage provides a cost-effective alternative to SSDs. Our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive.

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? We've tested the top options to help you choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs.

Need portable storage that can survive a wilderness trek...or just the worst commute ever? Here's what to look for, plus reviews of the best tough flash and platter drives we've tested.

Here's how to make sure all the personal files and other data on your storage drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you're running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7.

High Bandwidth drives with 'dual pivot' technology may be just the start, with the potential to quadruple standard HDD performance.

Forget about email hackers—what if someone nabs your external drive and all the data on it? Thwart thieves with the strong encryption and security features of one of our top-rated drive picks. (We've tested loads of them.)

External hard drives back up your most important files, but what happens when they malfunction? Here's what to do if your device is not detected by Windows or macOS.

The pocket-sized Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB drive transfers your largest files in seconds, and it's almost $50 off for Black Friday. 'Tis the season to secure your valuable files!

No more cluttered desktops or random USB chaos with this Seagate 4TB Backup Plus Portable drive that keeps your files safe, organized, and saves you almost 20% at Walmart.

If you have important data trapped on a computer that's not working, there are ways to recover it. You should already have a backup, but here's what you can do in an emergency.

The Western Digital Elements external hard drive is a simple, no-fuss USB 3.0 drive that’s perfect for backups, game files, and everyday storage.

If you need to migrate your data or are looking to keep a backup handy, you can clone your data drive. Here's how I did it without forking over any cash.

Just plug this USB stick into your device, drag-and-drop the files, and they're actually gone. Plus, it's only $30 with free shipping.

Backing things up doesn’t have to be a chore or cost a fortune. This 6TB WD My Passport drive is compact, secure, and $52 off thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale.

The WD 5TB Elements Portable Hard Drive offers plenty of space for all your files, photos, and videos. With a $50 discount, it’s a simple way to keep everything backed up while on the go.

Now available in a 6TB version, the Mac-oriented SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD offers some protection from the elements, but relatively slow speeds make it suited only to those who crave capacity.

A few deals on SSDs and external hard drives are still ripe for the picking. Get all your backup needs squared away while you can.

Now that Cyber Monday is here, we've screened all the deals to help you find the best SSDs and external hard drives to upgrade your work and entertainment setup.

With Black Friday sales winding down soon, we've screened all the deals to help you find the best SSDs and external hard drives to upgrade your work and entertainment setup.

Another Early Black Friday Deal is here. This time, it's the sleek, durable Samsung T7 Portable SSD, ideal for gamers, students, and pros—at its lowest price ever!