External solid-state drives (SSDs) are a work of art and an indispensable computer accessory. Older storage media like hard drives, CDs, and floppy disks came with so many compromises that people didn ...

Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it. Even with the latest Macs ...

What is the best external SSD for gaming? Portable SSDs are an easy way to expand your gaming PC's storage without the hassle of rummaging around the insides of your system. Simply plug one into a ...

I currently rely on inexpensive external SSDs for Time Machine and Super Duper backups because they’re silent, and I’m willing to trade a lower price for more-than-adequate performance. But those in ...

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's how to choose the best Apple-friendly ...

The Kingston XS1000 External SSD ($64.99 for 1TB, $109.99 for 2TB as tested) is an affordable and eminently portable external solid-state drive (SSD) with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface that is compatible ...

If you’ve been eyeing one of the big-name high-performance portable SSDs but don’t want to pay the high prices—just build your own. Yes, you can skip those big-brand prices by building your own ...

The hardest point in being a Mac owner is when you believe new models are on the way as you struggle with a slower older system. With the initial three M1 Apple silicon Mac models nearly five months ...

I jump around PCs a lot, so I’m not thrilled when I have to wait hours to re-download all the games in my Steam library that I want to play. Instead, I use external hard drives: a 1TB Samsung T7 and a ...

Internal and external SSDs have been tumbling in price over the last few years, with great deals on 2TB SSDs available year round (and especially on Black Friday). Due to this, it has become more and ...