Learn how to back up your computer data safely using cloud backup and external hard drives with this beginner-friendly, ...

A bare drive dock like this one from Cirago is used to quickly move files to and from your computer via USB. Jim Rossman / TNS This week I got an email from a reader who asks, “I have a stand-alone ...

An external hard drive is a piece of equipment that can be connected to your computer to increase its storage space. Unlike the hard drive that's installed in your computer, an external hard drive is ...

Whenever anybody needs to plug in a USB device to their computer, they connect it to the first port they see, but not all USB ...

When upgrading or changing the primary HDD/SSD in Windows, it’s painful if you need to install Windows 11/10 again. Not only does it take time, but it is also tedious to install Windows updates, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s easy to skimp on storage when you’re buying a computer. You ...

A full hard drive may not seem like a big deal, but all those files can reduce the amount of functional space your computer needs to work. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 10 percent of your ...