External hard drives have quietly become one of the most overlooked pieces of modern tech. Many people buy them as backup devices, use them for a few years, then replace them with the faster and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying an external hard drive is one of the best decisions a PC or Mac user can make. It gives you the option of backing up your data in a ...

There are thousands of external computer storage cases on the market. Some are good, some are bad, and we have opinions on which are the best hard drive enclosures for Mac users. Storage is a ...

At first glance, using the same External Drive on both macOS and Windows computers can sound tricky for inexperienced users. However, it's quite possible. You only need to partition the external 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.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

For backing up one of my Macs, I have a 1.5 year old external G-Drive that just decided to stop working. Even though it spins up, and isn't clicking or anything, the firewire shows it as an "unknown ...