Removable Storage

Reviewing the MimoMicro memory card reader

10 ways to make yourself back up that data

3 tips before buying a portable or external hard drive

5 Ways to Keep Your Data Safe

A hands-on review of the super-tough ioSafe Rugged Portable hard drive

Buying advice for USB flash drives

A hands-on review of the Victorinox USB Flash Drive

Not sure what size to buy? Read here for some helpful hints.

We talk a lot about the importance of regularly backing up your data. Of course, just because we talk about it doesn’t mean that people are actually doing it. Confess your failure-to-backup sins here and perhaps your story can serve as a cautionary tale. See submissions

The ioSafe Solo USB hard drive promises it can protect against fire and water -- two things that never mix with electronics. Read our full review of the drive here.

A hands-on review of Quirky's Split Stick flash drive

It's hard to get much smaller than Verbatim's Tuff n Tiny USB drive (although never say never). Here we give you the results of our hands-on review of the itsy bitsy thumb drive.

Here's a handy FAQ for all of your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 questions.

Here's a handy FAQ for all of your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 questions.

Backing up your data can be an overwhelming step, but it's a necessary one. External hard drives are a great way to secure your data. Here's what you need to know before you buy an external hard drive.

An overview of the SwissArmy flash drives

The Western Digital 500MB My Book Home Edition is a massive external hard drive with multiple connectivity options for the user. It's stylish, quiet, and has a small physical footprint and an elegant case with a fancy LDC screen on the front.

A step-by-step tutorial with full color photos describing the process for taking an internal hard drive and turning it into an external one, in very simple terms.

A FAQ guide to the specifications, uses, and purposes of portable USB flash drives. Get all the details about the functionality, terminology, and physical design of USB flash drives.

A review of the PNY Attaché 16GB USB flash drive, including pricing, specifications, performance and style descriptions. Useful for anyone looking to upgrade, improve, or add onto their current hard disk and removable storage device scheme.

Technology journalist Jeffrey Wagstaff offers a large list of software specifically designed, or at least particularly well suited, to work from or with portable USB flash drives.

Western Digital is a leading brand in the external (and internal) hard drive market.

Simple Tech is a stylish company dealing mostly with visually striking external hard drives.

Seagate is a respected technology company offering a wide range of products, with particular success in hard drive offerings.

PNY is one of the most commonly seen portable USB flash drive manufacturers, and just as well respected.

A hands-on review of Lacie's 500GB Rugged USB 3.0 All-Terrain Hard Disk

A hands-on review of the GoFlex Desk from Seagate

A hands-on review of the Sesame Street USB drive

External storage comes in all types and sizes, and your needs will vary depending on what kind of media user you are. One this is certain: Backing up is crucial and should be looked as a necessary part of consuming media. Whether you re looking for portability, security or durability, there is an external storage solution that fits your needs....

An overview of the My Passport Essential portable hard drive

An overview of Iomega's eGo Portable Series With SuperSpeed 3.0

An examination of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable hard drives

A look at Iomega's Prestige portable hard drives

Taking a look at the WD Elements portable hard drive