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Don't forget to back up!

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With so much of our lives stored in digital form, backing up data and computer files is no longer just a good idea: it's a necessity. Losing all your data because your computer came down with a nasty virus or got fried in an electrical storm can be inconvenient at best, devastating at worse.

Portable hard drives and cloud storage mean you can access your data wherever you need it, for work or entertainment. Our reviews, test results and buying guides will help you find the best and most reliable data storage option for your needs.

Review and compare

Portable media storage device reviews We test and review hard drives, SSD and flash drives, including models from LaCie, Seagate, Western Digital, Verbatim and more.
Online cloud backup reviews We compare 11 online backup services you can access anywhere from your computer or mobile devices.
Online cloud storage reviews We compare nine popular cloud storage services including Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon Drive and more.

Buying guides

How to buy the best portable storage drive Find the best portable device for your files, movies, music and photos.
How to find the best cloud storage and backup service Our expert guide to free versus paid services, file size, drawbacks and protecting your data.
How to buy the best external desktop hard drive If limited storage is cramping your computer's style, it might be time to buy an external hard drive.
How to buy a NAS drive for your computer Set up a central network attached storage (NAS) hub so you can store and access your files on any computer or mobile device.

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