Don’t buy an external SSD. Make your own for cheap instead!
How to make your own external SSD It’s a lot easier to make your own external SSD than you might think. You don’t need much experience or any special tools. First, get yourself an SSD.…
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Corsair EX400U review: A compact, fast, and affordable external SSD
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 40Gbps read performance Very affordable Compact and good-looking Cons Slower than most USB4 SSDs Low TBW rating Our Verdict While Corsair’s EX400U is on the slow side for…
7 ways to repurpose an SSD that’s collecting dust
The passage of time is hard on computer parts. Sometimes it’s about how much they wear down over time; other times, it’s the fact that older parts get set aside and forgotten, only to be…
Samsung’s speedy 2TB portable SSD is a ludicrous 48% off right now
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: you can never have enough storage space. Extra SSDs are useful for so many things. And right now, you can snag this large-capacity pocket-sized portable SSD…
How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math
Whether you’re buying a laptop or building your own PC, you’re going to want an SSD as the main storage drive — and you’re also going to want to make sure it’s the right size…
Samsung’s massive 4TB portable SSD is $223 off today
We love portable SSDs and there’s no hiding it. They’re speedy, they’re compact, and they have tons of space for all those files we need to move around and keep safe. And right now, one…
Ugreen CM642 SSD enclosure review: Fast, roll-your-own USB4 storage
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Record-setting USB4 performance Very affordable for the ilk Handsome Easy install of NVMe SSD Cons Cover screw isn’t captive Our Verdict Super fast, handsome, rugged, easy to use, and…
Samsung’s speedy 2TB portable SSD is a massive 48% off right now
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: you can never have enough storage space. Extra SSDs are useful for so many things. And right now, you can snag this large-capacity pocket-sized portable SSD…
WD Black SN7100 review: This record-breaking SSD is a new gaming champion
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good performer Affordable Sexy name Cons Slowed drastically during 900GB write Our Verdict The WD Black SN7100 was the fastest PCIe 4.0/host memory buffer design I’ve tested —…
Ugreen CM850 USB4 Enclosure review: Fast 40Gbps with any NVMe SSD
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fastest external enclosure outside of Thunderbolt 5 Super affordable for 40Gbps USB4 Handsome, easy-access design with silicon jacket Cons Thermal issues under super heavy load with jacket on Our…