Macworld Hard disk drives (HDDs) work by spinning their internal platters. Only while spinning can data be read or written.

Buying an external hard drive or solid-state drive for your Mac is much like buying one for your Windows PC; most computers of either stripe now have at least one oval USB-C port for drive ...

(If it’s an SSD you are after, read Best external SSD for Mac.) There are plenty of choices, too, with compact, portable hard drives designed for use with laptops, and desktop drives with larger ...

By default, your Mac should start to back up your Mac every time you connect your Time Machine drive. You shouldn’t have to ...

as they generally take their power from a USB port on your Mac, rather than requiring a separate external power supply. Even the slowest SSDs are generally faster than mechanical hard drives, but ...

They do burn a bigger hole in your wallet, though. Most external hard drives come preformatted to extensible file allocation table (exFAT). For most people this will be the best option – it works well ...

Our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive. Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's how to choose the best Apple-friendly ...

While it appears that you can still back up your files and data, like photos and documents, with SuperDuper!, when it comes to copying the entire macOS drive itself so you can quickly boot it up from ...