External Hard Drive

Although external hard drive are available in varying storage capacities, they all connect to a computer just as the name suggests.

To put it simply, it is also known as a portable hard drive, is a device that is connected to the outside of a computer through a USB connection that is often used to back up computers or serve as a portable storage solution.

The main difference between an internal and external drive is ultimately down to location. It is a device which is plugged into your machine to give almost-immediate storage space, without the need to open your computers internal storage and make upgrades. These are portable storage devices typically used to store data such as photos, videos, and documents.

Whereas internal hard drives, on the other hand, are needed for all computers to operate as operating systems and important software are usually pre-installed on them. Although it is possible to remove the internal drive to replace it, it is easier for users to invest in a portable HDD to increase the capacity on their laptop or computer.

The main thing to remember is that an internal drive is built-in to your computer, whereas external drives are not.

are transferable, easy-to-use devices that can provide instant storage whenever you need to access it. Using an external HDD is as simple as just plugging one end of the cable into your computer and the other end into the drive.

The best advantage of owning an external drive is that they are extremely portable – they can be connected to numerous computers and allow you to carry a large amount of storage with you regardless of your location.

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