harddrives and storage

Don't lose your important data in 2018! I'll show you why a PC backup plan should be your New Year resolution.

 School is out and the kids are home! Here are a few things to think about as you get your computer and your kids ready to handle the summertime computing fun.

Everything you need to know when choosing between SSD or HDD for essential, external storage for your computer or laptop.

If you're looking to improve your PC performance without breaking the bank, I'll show you how hybrid drives are an affordable blend of SSD speed and HDD mass storage.

The Seagate FireCuda Gaming Dock has already proved its worth for PC gaming, but would it make sense to have one on your desktop for everyday use?

Looking for a durable portable hard drive with exceptional speed? The Samsung T7 Shield promises to be the solution to your needs.

Many of us have more data than we know what to do with. Digital photos, digital movies, MP3s and old school stuff like documents and spreadsheets can start to take up a lot of space on your PC. On your smartphone or tablet, it’s even worse —a lot of those photos get snapped on a smartphone and with limited storage, it doesn’t take long to fill them up. Cloud storage is always an option, but then you’re at the mercy of the provider and there may be charges associated with the service. Western Digital offers a compelling alternative —a “personal cloud”— with its My Cloud series of network hard drives. I tested a 3TB My Cloud drive and came away convinced that this is the best thing to happen to hard drives since USB.  

If you've been thinking your computer is getting a little laggy, don't think about buying a new one until you check out my tips for how to speed up an old computer.

One of the worst things that can ever happen in one’s digital life is losing years’ worth of photos, so is the cloud your best bet to save them?

   Is your computer crawling along at a snail’s pace when you boot it up? Avoid the aggravation, save yourself some time, and try these tips to bring your machine back up to speed.