Desktop users may prefer to max out the storage with a larger 3.5-inch drive, while laptop users will appreciate a smaller 2.5-inch drive that doesn’t need to be plugged into mains power. One hard drive solution won’t suit everyone. In this review, we’ll recommend a number of the best drives to consider.
In our review of the best Mac backup software we recommend every Mac user should use Time Machine to back up to an external hard drive. They’re useful for storing files you don’t need to keep permanently on your computer, for transferring files between computers, and for keeping backups of your Mac’s internal storage. With the growing popularity of SSD drives, the average Mac has less storage than it used to, making an external drive handier than ever.
