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‘USB4 supported’ has almost become the standard for the latest computers. Whether it is a PC or a Mac, users can easily realize super-fast data transfer. But the question is, with so many external SSD ...

ADATA's SE920 external pocket portable SSD represents only the second USB4 device we've gotten in for testing. The first came a little over a year ago when we got our hands on Orico's Montage pocket ...

At CES 2026, ShiftCam is introducing a portable solid-state drive that reflects how storage needs are changing for creators ...

Most people think of USB drives as nothing more than portable storage devices. For years, they were the go-to tool for moving documents, photos, and music from one computer to another. But with cloud ...