WD announces the availability of the 500GB WD Blue hard drive and the WD Black solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD). Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with ...

Despite the popularity of slim, speedy external SSDs, external hard drives are still essential, cost-effective storage. For as little as $50, you can add a terabyte to your laptop or desktop by ...

Thanks to its new design, the WD My Passport Edge is a very good companion for mobile novice users who need a quick way to back up their data. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET ...

One of the differences between a generic external hard drive and a top contender like the WD My Passport ($149.99 for the 5TB model tested here) is the manufacturer's added effort to make a simple ...

This drive is more about capacity, price per gigabyte, and style than speed, though it’s still a decent performer. We can’t argue with 5TB or the capable software bundle, and you should be able to ...

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