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

Through extensive tests, we've benchmarked the best external hard drives for Mac - and these are the HDDs we recommend for full compatibility with Apple Mac and MacBook laptops. Why you can trust ...

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the MacBook Pro 19 years ago today at the 2006 Macworld Conference & Expo. Jobs unveiled the ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...