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The Seagate Ultra Compact SSD is a Goldilocks data storage solution that combines the speed and capacity of a USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD with the tiny body and plug-and-play connectivity of a thumb drive.

By Tony Hoffman
Seagate Ultra Compact SSD: Vertical

All the devices on your home or work network—Wi-Fi and mesh routers, cable modems, network attached storage (NAS) devices—are fair game for grading in our annual survey.

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Internxt offers secure, scalable storage for less and its compatible with all your devices.

Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription

Safeguard your data and/or increase your capacity with an on-sale SSD or HDD. Especially if you're in the business of video and photo editing or enjoy playing video games.

By Jade Chung-Lee
Best Storage SSD and HDD Deals

Windows 10 and Windows 11 include helpful tools like Storage Sense to help you free up disk space. Here’s how to remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.

By Lance Whitney
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Secure, user-friendly, and scalable, FolderFort is a great deal for those looking to store their files.

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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.

By Tony Hoffman
WD My Passport, Works With USB-C

Stop paying monthly. Internxt is offering a lifetime of storage for a one-time payment of just for $279.99.

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The Addlink P21 is an external SSD sized and shaped like the M.2 stick it contains. It's fast when paired with the right computer, but its overall performance is average for its class, and the drive lacks encryption support.

By Tony Hoffman
Addlink P21: Front

Solid-state drives have replaced hard disk drives as the storage of choice in just about all new PCs, but some situations still call for old-school platter drives. Here's how to decide which is best for your needs.

By Tom Brant
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March 31 is World Back Up Day, so start a new storage routine while saving money (and your most previous memories in video and photo form) with these discounts on internal and external drives.

By K. Thor Jensen
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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.

By John R. Delaney & John Burek
The Best NAS

Instead of paying $10 every month, pay $120 once and be set for life.

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Today's fastest internal SSDs for consumers come in the super-small "gumstick" M.2 format. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models.

By John Burek
Corsair MP700 Pro SE

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.

By Tony Hoffman & John Burek
Crucial X8-01

Dual USB ports, 1TB of storage space, and offline, secure storage you control—no login required. And the best part is that it's on sale now.

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Backing things up doesn’t have to be a chore or cost a fortune. This 6TB WD My Passport drive is compact, secure, and $52 off thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale.

By Juhi Wadia
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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.)

By Tony Hoffman
Keypad-protected SSD

Boost your data capacity and speed up your storage: 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.

By Tony Hoffman & John Burek
Seagate FireCuda Beskar Ingot PCIe 4 SSD

The PlayStation 5's zippy built-in solid-state drive has only so much room for games. Put a higher-capacity M.2 SSD in the console's free slot with one of our favorite upgrade drives.

By Tony Hoffman
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