The Best External Hard Drives of 2024
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A good external hard drive is portable with fast transfer speeds. We tested options from Seagate, Samsung, and more to help you find the right one for you.
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The Best External Hard Drives for 2024
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Best External Drives of 2024
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Best external hard drives of 2024, tried and tested