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Western Digital My Passport Ultra review: A fantastic external drive, but one of its two variants is better than the other
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Western Digital My Passport Ultra HDD now has a larger 6TB capacity and comes with security software. Our review.
Best external solid-state drives 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Faster than a flash drive, an external solid-state drive is an excellent addition to your home office. We've tested and reviewed a bunch of options to help you pick the right storage solution.
SSD vs HDD: We know about speed, but what about power consumption?
By Sean Endicott published
How much juice? Recent testing shows that contrary to popular belief, HDDs use less energy than SSDs in a wide range of scenarios.
What to look for in a NAS hard drive: 4 essential tips to help you buy
By Rich Edmonds last updated
How To When shopping for hard drives to install in a NAS unit, you should consider these factors to get the most bang for your buck.
Score a big saving on one of the best NAS hard drives courtesy of Prime Day
By Alexander Cope published
8TB NAS storage is expensive but thanks to Western Digital you can stock up on one of the best drives for less on Prime Day.
Sabrent's Rocket 2230 SSD falls to lowest-ever price: Get $50 off the ultimate Steam Deck storage upgrade
By Brendan Lowry published
Storage On Deck Sabrent's Rocket 2230 is one of the best Steam Deck SSDs, and right now, it's on sale for $50 off.
Best external hard drives 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
Looking to add some extra storage to your PC setup? You don't need to crack open the case with one of these excellent external SSDs that connect with a USB cable.
SSD vs HDD: Which should I have in my PC?
By Richard Devine last updated
Old vs. New.
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