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Removable Storage

Expand or upgrade your PC's storage capacity with an external hard drive, flash drive, or USB thumb drive. Find out how to choose the best model and brand for your money, and decide how much space is right for you.

MimoMicro Review

Reviewing the MimoMicro memory card reader

10 Ways to Remember to Back Up Your Data

10 ways to make yourself back up that data

3 Tips for Buying a Portable or External Hard Drive

3 tips before buying a portable or external hard drive

5 Ways to Back Up Your Data

5 Ways to Keep Your Data Safe

ioSafe Rugged Portable Review

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

4 Tips For Buying a Flash Drive

Buying advice for USB flash drives

Victorinox USB Flash Drive Review

A hands-on review of the Victorinox USB Flash Drive

What Size USB Flash Drive Do I Need?

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

The Time(s) I Forgot to Back Up

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

ioSafe Solo USB Hard Drive Review

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.

Quirky Split Stick Review

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

Verbatim Tuff n Tiny Review

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.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 FAQ

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

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 FAQ

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

Before You Buy an External Hard Drive

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.

Always Be Prepared

An overview of the SwissArmy flash drives

Western Digital 500MB My Book Home Edition

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.

How to Make an Internal Hard Drive External

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About USB Flash Drives

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.

Review: PNY Attaché 16GB USB Flash Drive

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.

Programs Designed for Thumb Drives

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 Technology

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

Simple Tech Hard Drives

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

Seagate Technology

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

PNY Thumb Drives

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

LaCie’s 500GB Rugged USB 3.0 All-Terrain Hard Disk Review

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

Seagate GoFlex Desk Review

A hands-on review of the GoFlex Desk from Seagate

Sesame Street USB Drive Review

A hands-on review of the Sesame Street USB drive

Best External Storage

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....

Western Digital My Passport Essential Overview

An overview of the My Passport Essential portable hard drive

Iomega eGo Portable Series With SuperSpeed 3.0 Overview

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

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable Hard Drives Overview

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

Iomega Prestige Portable Hard Drives

A look at Iomega's Prestige portable hard drives

WD Elements Overview

Taking a look at the WD Elements portable hard drive

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