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Sweepstakes: Rate Your Routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) at Work and Home to WIN
Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the router and NAS device you use at your home network or major work installation (IT managers, we need you).
SanDisk Desk Drive Review
It's pricey per gigabyte and requires its own power source, but SanDisk's puck-shaped Desk Drive delivers loads of fast external solid-state storage to desktop and laptop users.
The Best External Hard Drives for 2024
Laptop drive almost full? Need to back up your photos? Desktop-size and portable platter storage has never been cheaper. Our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive.
The Best External Hard Drive and SSD Deals for May 2024
Data is something that some of us have a lot of—especially if you're in the business of video and photo editing or enjoy playing video games. Safeguard your data and/or increase your capacity with an on sale SSD or HDD.
Asustor AS5402T Review
The Asustor AS5402T uses high-speed components—including an SSD cache—to deliver outstanding performance, making it the go-to two-bay network attached storage (NAS) device for content creators and power users.
The Best M.2 SSDs (Solid State Drives) for 2024
Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models.
The Best Rugged Hard Drives and SSDs for 2024
Need portable storage that can survive a wilderness trek...or just the worst commute ever? Here's what to look for, plus reviews of the best tough drives we've tested. See our picks for both platter drives and flash-based ones.
The Best Internal SSDs for 2024
Join Generation Flash: Here's everything you need to know to buy the right internal SSD, plus our top picks across all the M.2 and 2.5-inch drives PC Labs has tested.
Lexar Professional SL600 Portable SSD Review
The Lexar Professional SL600 Portable SSD, an external drive geared to content creators, is handsome and a good performer, but you'll need a computer that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to get the most out of it.
ADATA SD810 Review
The compact ADATA SD810 external SSD is rugged, fast at everyday tasks, and inexpensive, making it an obvious choice if you have a computer that supports its USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface.
The Best Secure SSDs and Hard Drives for 2024
Forget about email hackers—what if someone nabs your external drive and all the data on it? Thwart thieves with the strong encryption and security features of one of our top-rated drive picks. (We've tested loads of them.)
The Best External SSDs for 2024
Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster and more affordable than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you.
Grab Big Discounts on Samsung, WD Drives for World Backup and Storage Day
It's an unlikely holiday, but celebrate anyways with massive hard drive and SSD deals.
TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z QLC Review
While it is neither fast nor overly durable for a SATA SSD, the TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z QLC provides up to 4TB of internal storage at a modest price.
The Best NAS (Network Attached Storage) Devices for 2024
Network attached storage is the most versatile way to store data, but that's just one of the many benefits of buying a NAS device. We've tested the top models: See which will work best for your home or small business.
How to Copy Your Windows Installation to an SSD
If you’re looking to upgrade your computer to a solid-state drive but don’t want to start everything back up from scratch, here’s how to transfer the data from your old hard drive.
Take 20% Off This Durable (and Very Portable) Hard Drive
The Polar Wolf Aluminum Ultra Portable External SSD gives users up to 1TB of storage in a design that works with smartphones, laptops and more.
LatticeWork Amber X Review
LatticeWork's Amber X is a single-drive, SSD-based NAS that makes it easy to back up your files to a private personal cloud.
TeamGroup MP44 Review
The TeamGroup MP44 internal SSD's benchmark results make it a good boot-drive candidate for a budget or mainstream PC, though its random write speeds keep it from the top of the performance pack.
How to Turn a Raspberry Pi Into a NAS for Whole-Home File Sharing
If you want a network-attached storage device but aren't ready to invest in one, make one with a spare Raspberry Pi. Here's how to turn a simple board into the brains of a NAS for file sharing.