6 Reasons You Need an External Drive (Even If You Have Cloud Storage)

6 Reasons You Need an External Drive (Even If You Have Cloud Storage)

There was a moment not too long ago where if you had a computer, you probably also had a flash drive. Now many of us are mostly on our phones and default to cloud storage. Here’s the thing—modern flash drives and external SSDs are better than they have ever been. As recurring data leaks are keen to remind us, personal drives absolutely have their place.

This Is the Fastest Way to Transfer Files

If you’re trying to move files between two devices that are sitting right next to each other, a flash drive or external SSD is typically the fastest way to do it. A $30 stick can move files at hundreds of megabytes per second. That means you barely have to wait unless you’re transferring large videos or an entire library of MP3s.

Even then, the transfer will be done in minutes, not the hours it can take to first upload files to the web. Even wireless LAN transfer speeds can leave you wanting by comparison. Full Article
Lance T Walker

Lance T Walker

As the founder and Head Coach at WNY Computer Coaches, I enjoy helping students who may secretly fear being left behind, to grow in confidence as they master their digital world.