How I instantly free up hard drive space in Windows 11
If you’re getting down low in the amount of available space on your PC’s hard drive, sometimes it can be difficult to find files to delete to free it up. That’s why Windows has a…
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Synology walks back drive restrictions on upcoming NAS models
The about-face As of the October 8 release of DSM 7.3, the input has been utilized. Here’s the full section from the company’s DSM 7.3 announcement: As a part of its mission statement, Synology is…
Best USB flash drive deals on October Prime Day: Portable storage for cheap
All good things come to an end and this year’s October Prime Day is on its last day. You only have until until 11:59 PM PDT, October 8, to get all your shopping done for…
This tiny USB drive is actually an uber-powerful SSD – and it’s 25% off
Glance at SK Hynix’s smallest external drive, and you might think at first it’s a USB stick. Nope! The South Korean company, which primarily produces storage memory for other companies, packed in NVMe speeds into…
Grab Samsung’s compact 256GB USB flash drive for only $22 right now
If you’re looking for a cheap, fast, durable, and reliable way to store or transfer your files, then you can’t go wrong with a trusty USB flash drive. The 256GB Samsung Bar Plus is a…
Get Samsung’s super-fast 256GB USB-C flash drive for $27 right now
When it comes to securely storing or transferring your files, a physical drive is still one of the best options because—unlike cloud storage—you only pay for it once and you don’t have to rely on…
We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive — and it’s only $60 now
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is hands down one of the best portable SSDs we’ve tested. It’s blazing fast and has a sleek design that could easily be mistaken for a USB flash drive—what more…
How (and why) to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive
Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed on…
This plug-and-play USB CD/DVD drive for your laptop is 34% off today
Optical drives no longer come pre-installed in most PCs and laptops, yet they’re still indispensable for many users. Whether for playing old DVDs, installing ancient software from CDs, or burning data backups, an external CD/DVD…
This speedy 256GB Samsung USB flash drive is a winner for $20
Cloud storage has been getting more affordable these days, but we still love and recommend having physical storage on hand. You never know when you’ll need it! And that’s why you might want to snag…