USB flash drives are being replaced by Portable SSDs, high-capacity SD cards, and Cloud Storage. Compare speeds, costs, and the best picks for 2026.

You can still make an external macOS bootable drive, but Apple's tighter security procedures mean you have to prepare for it before your internal drive fails. Here's how to do it all, and what's been ...

Most people think of USB drives as nothing more than portable storage devices. For years, they were the go-to tool for moving documents, photos, and music from one computer to another. But with cloud ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just as you need a cabinet to store your physical files, a storage device is essential for keeping your digital ones, such as photos, videos, ...

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There's one immutable law of PCs: sh*t happens. And when it does, there's usually a way to fix things, if you had the foresight to create one essential recovery tool first. Booting from a USB recovery ...

If you’ve ever needed to store your work or personal documents, then you’re probably familiar with a USB flash drive. However, these devices can do a lot more than what the majority of people use them ...

Flash drives and jump drives both refer to portable USB storage devices; "jump drive" was initially a Lexar brand name but now is commonly used interchangeably with flash drive. The main distinction ...