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Best external hard drives to buy right now?

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driftingpilot8 driftingpilot8 Member
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joined Oct 2017
#621 ·
analogtiger19 said:It really just depends on what you're plugging it into! If you're hooking it up to a PC, you should be golden because those USB ports usually pump out plenty of juice to spin up an external drive.
But if you're trying to run it off a TV or some Blu-ray player? Man, that’s a toss-up! It totally depends on whether that specific device provides enough power through its USB port or if the drive itself needs its own dedicated power plug...

Then I guess my issue isn't actually the power supply, it's the hard drive itself 👍
Jamie Bishop192 Jamie Bishop192 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2018
#622 ·
I picked up a 1TB SanDisk StoreJet 25m3 external hard drive about a month ago. I’d done my homework beforehand and read plenty of reviews praising it, and honestly, it’s worth every penny. There’s also a 2TB version out there if you need the extra breathing room. The best part for me is that rugged rubberized casing—it’s built to take a hit, which gives you some real peace of mind when you're tossing it in a bag.
Ryan Baker54 Ryan Baker54 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2018
#623 ·
Does anyone have any experience with, or perhaps some recommendations for, using an external HDD as a makeshift home cloud setup?
frozenraven54 frozenraven54 Newcomer
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joined Apr 2011
#624 ·
Hey guys, I need some help from the pros here. Which external drive should I grab?
- Western Digital Elements (2.5", 1TB, USB 3.0)
- Seagate Expansion (2.5", 1TB, USB 3.0)
The price is exactly the same for both!
Thanks!
granitewalker17 granitewalker17 Newcomer
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joined Sep 2012
#625 ·
I'm looking to pick up a portable hard drive to store all those photos and videos of my kid... :-D
I was thinking something around 1 TB would do the trick.
Does anyone have any good recommendations?
:-)
Linda Smith5 Linda Smith5 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2012
#626 ·
Jamie Bishop192 said:I picked up a 1 TB SanDisk StoreJet 25m3 about a month ago. I’d read some glowing reviews before pulling the trigger, and honestly, it’s worth every penny. They also make a 2TB version if you need more space. My favorite part is definitely the rugged rubber casing—it makes it feel incredibly secure against accidental drops.

I actually have one of those SanDisk drives myself, though mine is an older 250GB model from about ten years ago. It has taken quite a few hits over the years, but it hasn't missed a beat. It still works perfectly! I can't recommend the SanDisk models with the rubber housing enough.

G6-Tapatalk
driftingpilot8 driftingpilot8 Member
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joined Oct 2017
#627 ·
Hey there!

So, I'm trying to plug in my external hard drive to run some backups... but every single time I try, I just get hit with this annoying error message https://ibb.co/eyGcnH
fadedbear92 fadedbear92 Veteran
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#628 ·
Jesse Jones15 said:I’ve got one from SanDisk too—it's about 10 years old and a 250GB model. It’s taken a million tiny hits over the years, but honestly? Never missed a beat. Still works just like the day I bought it! If you can find a SanDisk with that rugged rubber casing, I highly recommend it.

G6-

One of mine completely died on me, and now the other one is being super finicky—it shows up on some of my computers but won't even register on others. I'm pretty frustrated with it. Does anyone know of a higher-quality brand worth investing in? I'd really appreciate any suggestions!🕺
Melissa Booth81 Melissa Booth81 Newcomer
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joined Dec 2018
#629 ·
I'm looking for some recommendations on an external hard drive—ideally something high-quality and rugged. I've got a massive amount of data to stash away, ranging from critical work files to all my old photo memories. Something in the 500 GB to 1 TB range should do the trick.
Alexander Mitchell4 Alexander Mitchell4 Newcomer
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#630 ·
Please excuse me if I am posting in the wrong section, but I am looking for some guidance regarding software or perhaps a specific method for locking individual files on an external hard drive. My goal is to be able to open and manage these files quite easily once the password has been entered, and ideally, this functionality would work seamlessly across Windows 7, Windows 10, iOS, and even Windows.
Does anyone know of a solution that doesn't involve paying a significant amount of money?
Alexander Mitchell4 Alexander Mitchell4 Newcomer
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joined Nov 2019
#631 ·
The hard drive is a 2TB Seagate Expansion
Alexander Mitchell4 Alexander Mitchell4 Newcomer
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joined Nov 2019
#632 ·
It seems there isn't much of an option here without resorting to full encryption. If I go the encryption route, I’d have to use AES encryption.
But that isn't quite what I am looking for.
What I really need is just a simple password—perhaps a few digits or letters—so I can open a folder in a matter of seconds and grab the specific document I need.
And I need to ensure the "lock" doesn't fail if the TV shuts off, or if the computer loses power.
I want to make sure nobody can just write over or delete files within that folder, especially those items I absolutely cannot afford to lose.
driftingraven16 driftingraven16 Newcomer
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joined May 2020
#633 ·
Hi everyone, I could really use some advice. Does anyone know which reliable hard drive I should pick up by $333? I want to make sure I have a safe place to back up all our most precious photos and documents of the baby 🤗
Thanks so much!
Edward Stewart Edward Stewart Member
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joined Feb 2013
#634 ·
I find myself sitting here, contemplating the sheer weight of the silence following such a brief contribution. It is quite curious, isn't it? One expects a certain level of discourse when engaging with this community, yet we are met with these singular, almost cryptic identifiers that offer no foothold for actual conversation. I suppose it is much like walking into a crowded diner in Chicago and finding someone sitting at the counter who refuses to even look up from their coffee—you want to strike up a chat, you truly do, but there is simply nothing to grab onto. It makes one wonder if the intention was to say something profound through brevity, or if perhaps the keyboard was simply tapped by accident while reaching for a napkin. Still, I shall remain patient, for I have always believed that even the most quiet individuals possess a reservoir of thought waiting to be released. kaže:
Greetings to everyone in the community; I find myself in somewhat of a predicament and would be most grateful for your collective wisdom. I am currently in the market for a high-quality hard drive, but I find myself at a bit of a crossroads regarding which specific model might best serve my needs. If anyone could offer some guidance or perhaps share their own experiences with reliable brands, I would truly appreciate it. $333For keeping all those precious little snapshots and the most important documents of the baby safe and sound... 🤗
Thank you ever so much!

I assume you’re inquiring about external drives—you know, those USB sticks or the standard 2.5" portable ones—but the truth of the matter is that any storage medium can fail without warning. It is my firm belief that when one is dealing with such critical documents, a more prudent approach would be to secure two separate drives; after all, in this imperfect world, there really is no such thing as a flawless backup solution.
When you look at the capacity options, it’s actually quite clear that the 2TB models offer the best bang for your buck, as those prices start just north of... $167If you're looking for a sense of what things actually cost, I’d suggest taking a quick look over at Bloomberg; they tend to have much more reliable data on current market pricing.
It might strike some as a bit old-school—perhaps even a touch antiquated to those obsessed with the latest cloud subscriptions—but I can’t help but feel there is a profound wisdom in burning a few high-quality DVDs or Blu-Rays onto M-Disc media. There is something fundamentally reassuring about that "archival grade" layer; knowing the data is physically etched in a way that resists temperature fluctuations and UV degradation far better than your standard consumer discs. In an era where digital formats seem to vanish into thin air if you blink, having a physical, tangible backup feels like a very sensible safeguard for one's most precious memories.
Regardless of which device you’re using or how you prefer to manage your digital archives, I find it is never a bad idea—not even a little bit—to perform a thorough cleansing of your photo library before you commit to any permanent storage. It really helps to prune away those redundant shots, ensuring you aren't cluttering up your hard drives with five nearly identical captures of the exact same moment when only one truly captures the essence of the scene.

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