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How to Buy an External Hard Drive

Whether you need extra space for work, school or entertainment, sometimes a USB drive just isn't enough to hold larger files, such as music and movies. There are many reasons why the small investment of buying an external HDD is a good one, allowing you to keep your files safe as well as separate from your main desktop or laptop.

Why Do I Need an External Hard Drive?

There are a reasons that most users would do well with having a hard drive besides the one in their PC:

• Faster computing: The less files you have bogging down your main computer, the more efficiently it will run
• Automatic backup: Most people forget to backup their computers in a given month. Moving extra files to a compatible external drive also keeps them safe.
• Organization: Easily move large files via USB to your external hard drive and organize them in folders so that they're easy to find and view.
• Plenty of space for files: An easy to use interface allows you to easily move files utilizing a USB and USB port and the expansive size of a hard drive will let you store an expansive amount of multimedia.

Things to Consider for Hard Drives

As you're thinking about hard drives, there are a few attributes to consider so you can figure out which one is right for you.

• Type: There are actually two different types of drives, an HDD and SSD. An SSD is typically a larger drive with a lot of room. If you have a lot to store then an SSD is your next option. For most people, an HDD is sufficient. Both are plug-and-play.
• Size: Every type of drive is also a different size. Think about different sizes, such as 250 GB, 500 GB or 1 TB. Those sizes are equal to or are more than perhaps the size of your present laptop of computer. With this in mind, 250 GB often goes a long way. A size of 10 TB is very spacious.
• Security: Most drives are simply external storage drives, and you simply move files back and forth via USB. However, some drives (especially SSD ones) offer security measures to also keep your files safe even when they're off the grid.
• Speed: Moving files, even via USB cable, takes some time. When it comes to your drive, faster is better specifically if you want files to move quickly and seamlessly. Many reviewers tout USB3 as ideal for file transfer speed. Different USBs (USB-C and USB-A) are also other options.
• Networking: Some external drives can also be hooked up to a network and can act as storage drives on the network. While many portable hard drives are for entertainment, this is a type of drive that's perfect for a business owner.

What Are Popular Brands?

When it comes to all types of drives, there are some brands that are popular with consumers: Seagate and WD are two very well-known brands but a semi-comprehensive list includes:

• Seagate
• WD or Western Digital
• G-Tech (also known as G-Technology or G-Drive)
• TerraMaster
• Buslink
• Buffalo
• OWC
• Adata