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Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? We've tested the top options to help you choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs.

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Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Built-in NVMe SSD slot ・Matches Mac mini M4 ・Adds USB-A and card readers Cons ...

Apple's new Mac mini with the M4 Pro chip and MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips feature support for the faster Thunderbolt 5 specification, and reputable accessory maker OWC is ready ...

Expand your MacBook storage without replacing internal SSD. These external SSDs offer fast speeds, reliable performance and ...

Thunderbolt 5 is still fairly new, with the newest MacBook Pro bringing the cutting edge technology to the masses. Other World Computing just announced a new piece of hardware that takes advantage of ...

The ORICO MiniMate external SSD is a specialized storage solution designed to meet the needs of Mac mini users. With its focus on high-speed performance, scalable storage, and seamless integration ...

The demand for storage space has never been the same. In today’s world, graphics are immersive with expansive worlds that require a lot of storage space to even store the game files we play. Gaming ...

The Orico MiniLink M47P adds dual SSD slots, USB-A ports and fast SD readers to the Mac mini M4 in a compact design, with a ...

I currently rely on inexpensive external SSDs for Time Machine and Super Duper backups because they’re silent, and I’m willing to trade a lower price for more-than-adequate performance. But those in ...

SanDisk Extreme and Crucial X10 Pro external SSDs are selling for their lowest prices. The discounts apply on the 8TB and 4TB variants. Western Digital's SanDisk Extreme Portable 8TB external SSD has ...