Modern external computer data storage technologies (DAS, or Direct Attached Storage) run the gamut from USB hard drives, to optical discs (yes, still), to USB thumb drives, to the latest, greatest ...

This makes external drives in 2.5-inch format still a competitive storage solution for everyday PC use.

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My external drive serves as a data backup, Plex storage, portable game collection, and much more. I feel like I make full use of its 2TB capacity, saving my PC storage in the process.

Shopping for a new external hard drive might seem straightforward enough, but there are still some important factors to take into account before you commit.

Like any other drive enclosure, I can turn an HDD or SSD into an external USB drive if I want, potentially leaving one in there on a semi-permanent basis as additional storage for my computer.

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External storage devices can significantly increase your available storage space without deleting any files. USB Stick: Plug in a USB stick to store files temporarily or permanently.

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