Cloud storage is convenient, but it's not without its faults. There are quite a few reasons why backing data up to an external hard drive may be better.

As iPhone storage capacities increase each year with high-resolution photos and 4K videos, your iCloud storage and internal iPhone storage can fill up fast. Now it’s vital to ensure all your ...

Expand your storage and protect your data with one of these external hard drives ...

There are two main reasons why you’d buy an external hard drive. First, your laptop or desktop is running out storage space; it’s a common problem, especially if your computer is several years old. Or ...

Data Doctors: Q. I bought an external hard drive to back up my files, but how do I know if it’s working? — Kerry A. In the world of computers, there are only two types of hard drives: those that have ...

You may have a few terabytes of space in your hard drive, but, that may not be enough. We need storage space for our work and personal files, our endless collection of images, and our software, apps, ...

Mistakes are inevitable when you travel for a living. Flights are missed, visa forms are forgotten, and travel pillows and power adapters get left in hotel rooms. I've learned to live with those kinds ...

If you're in the market for an external hard drive to use for backing up your Windows 7 computer, you might be asking how much space you need. Microsoft recommends a hard drive with at least 200 ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...