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Slash your storage costs with this major external 2TB SSD discount
By Rebecca Spear last updated
A steal of a deal If you anticipate needing to save a ton of files this year in school then you should check out this sweet 2TB SSD deal.
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What to look for in a NAS hard drive: 4 essential tips to help you buy
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Top tips When shopping for hard drives to install in a NAS unit, you should consider these factors to get the most bang for your buck.
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Best NAS hard drives 2023: Reliable storage for Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Storage Planning to pick up a NAS? Good idea! Here are some hard drives you should consider if your NAS doesn't come with any pre-installed.
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eMMC vs. SSD storage: What's the difference?
By Cale Hunt published
Gotta go fast Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How does eMMC compare to an SSD? You should know the differences before buying a new device.
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Save on a rugged, portable SSD with $40 off Samsung's T7 Shield
By John Levite published
DEAL The best price since last year's Black Friday sales on a relatively new version of Samsung's portable SSD.
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WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD for Xbox & PC review: Another great storage solution, but with RGB
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD is a fantastic way to play on Xbox and PC and is right in line with the competition. But how important is RGB to you?
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Everything you need to know to build your own NAS
By Ben Wilson published
NAS Running out of storage on your PC or laptop is the worst. Building your own network-attached storage (NAS) can help make sure you never have to experience that misery.
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You can buy the Samsung 980 PRO SSD for as low as $80 at GameStop
By John Levite published
DEAL Still a great, super fast SSD, and if it's an upgrade for you the price is well worth it during this sale.
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