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Xbox will soon support larger external hard drives than ever
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Members of the Xbox Insider Program can now use hard drives larger than 16TB, giving them vastly more storage space to keep even more games.

eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.

SanDisk's Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD review: Damage resistant with FAST transfers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The G-DRIVE ArmorATD HDD is a rugged HDD that is not only rain and dust-resistant but also crush-resistant. Our review.

Western Digital My Passport Ultra review: A fantastic external drive, but one of its two variants is better than the other
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Western Digital My Passport Ultra HDD now has a larger 6TB capacity and comes with security software. Our review.

Best external solid-state drives 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Faster than a flash drive, an external solid-state drive is an excellent addition to your home office. We've tested and reviewed a bunch of options to help you pick the right storage solution.

SSD vs HDD: We know about speed, but what about power consumption?
By Sean Endicott published
How much juice? Recent testing shows that contrary to popular belief, HDDs use less energy than SSDs in a wide range of scenarios.

What to look for in a NAS hard drive: 4 essential tips to help you buy
By Rich Edmonds last updated
How To When shopping for hard drives to install in a NAS unit, you should consider these factors to get the most bang for your buck.

Score a big saving on one of the best NAS hard drives courtesy of Prime Day
By Alexander Cope published
Deals NAS storage is expensive but thanks to Western Digital you can stock up on one of the best drives for less on Prime Day.
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