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We tested 8 desktop external hard drives for PCs and Macs, and found several worth recommending.

An external hard drive may not have sex-appeal, but for data backup and storage on a large scale it's ideal. Using one could save you money, time, and heartache.

We compare performance, ease of use, and explain what to look for.

Highlights of this report


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We recommend


The best-buys from our test. Read more

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Test results


Performance results for all the drives we tested. Read more

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Checklist


What to consider when you're buying an external hard drive. Read more

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