Many users have experienced problems reading files stored on external or networked drives. Apple Discussions poster dafoxman writes: "After migration of G5 system from cloned drive some of my folders ...

Making sure your company's hard drives are free of errors helps to protect against the loss of important data. How you go about performing a disk check on a hard drive has changed somewhat with the ...

Apple charges a premium for built-in storage, so investing in an affordable external drive can help solve your storage problems without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re making ...

Encryption is a wonderful thing. While I don’t run full-drive encryption on my Windows desktop at home—courtesy of BitLocker—that’s only because I’m the only one who ever uses my system and I don’t ...

Normally when you plug in an external hard drive to your Mac’s USB port you will see it appear on the desktop. You can also see it in a Finder window in the left ...

Here E is the letter of the USB or external drive – or any drive for that matter – where you would like to scan for errors and repair the errors if found. So make sure you replace it with the correct ...

Data hoarding is somewhat of a lost art these days, thanks in large part to streaming services, cloud storage, faster internet access, and uh, digital rights management. But that old itch is back, and ...

Portability is a double-edged sword: easy to transport but easy to steal. Here's how to ensure flash drive data stays safe. Eric has been writing about tech for 30+ years. He manages PCMag’s Readers’ ...

External hard disks are now essential tools for anyone who needs to store a wide range of data, from critical work documents to cherished personal files. As our storage needs continue to grow, ...