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 ...

If you have your external hard drive connected to your computer at all times, it is a good idea to automate the backup process and have the drive back up your data as it changes, or every hour or so.

Our round-up of the best external hard drives gives you plenty of options for storing your files safely. Whether you want to expand your laptop storage or maintain a safe repository for your ...

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Plug in your USB or external hard drive to your Windows 11/10 computer. Open the File Explorer and access This PC. Now right-click on the connected USB device and select Properties. Next ...

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If you're going to primarily use an external hard drive with your desktop computer or need a lot more space than usual, the Seagate 8TB Expansion drive could be just what you're after. It's not ...

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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 ...

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 ...