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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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Not ready to invest in a network-attached storage device? Make your own with a spare Raspberry Pi. Here's how to turn a simple board into the brains of a wireless file sharing system.

By Whitson Gordon
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This survey covers everything you would attach to or install in a PC: Monitors, keyboards, mice, and graphics cards. Plus—for the DIY builder crowd—rate your PC cases, CPUs, storage drives, and even motherboards.

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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 Karl Klockars & Jade Chung-Lee
Best Storage SSD and HDD Deals

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
G-Tech G-Drive External Hard Drive

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

If you’re looking to upgrade your computer to a solid-state drive but don’t want to start everything back up from scratch, here’s how to transfer the data from your old hard drive.

By Whitson Gordon & Jason Cohen
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The one-of-a-kind Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD provides an effective solution for storing iPhone ProRes 4K video without clogging up your phone's limited memory.

By Tony Hoffman
Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub: SSD

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's how to choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs, plus our top tested picks.

By Tony Hoffman & Tom Brant
LaCie External Hard Drive

The WD 5TB Elements Portable Hard Drive offers plenty of space for all your files, photos, and videos. With a $50 discount, it’s a simple way to keep everything backed up while on the go.

By Juhi Wadia
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Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. 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

Need portable storage that can survive a wilderness trek...or just the worst commute ever? Here's what to look for, plus reviews of the best tough flash and platter drives we've tested.

By Tony Hoffman & John Burek
ADATA HD830 5

A physical storage solution that's simple, effective, and most importantly, doesn't have monthly fees.

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Planning to get rid of your Windows PC? Here's how to make sure all the personal files on your storage drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you're running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7.

By Lance Whitney
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This dual-sided flash drive can connect to any modern smart device, and it's on sale for $69.97.

Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB)

The 1TB model now costs as much as the 500GB version used to, making it an even better deal for when you need extra storage without shelling out more cash.

By Juhi Wadia
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This tiny device features dual USB connections, 1TB of space, and high-speed file transfers.

Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive lifestyle shot

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
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The P510 brings PCI Express 5.0 performance to users with compatible laptops. Crucial is also adding a heatsink-equipped Crucial P310 2280 SSD version and expanding its DRAM portfolio.

By Tony Hoffman
Crucial P510 SSD