![]() On Mac, the name is “Time Machine.” Both have the same result: you backup your operating system, files, photos and videos directly onto the drive for safe keeping, then you can restore the full system at a future date. For Windows machines this is known as “system image” and the process is found under the Backup and Restore settings. Top tip: check the collective size of the items you need to store to get an idea of how much storage you need, but always add a bit more so you’ll have more space for the future.īackups: An external hard drive can also be used to back up your entire PC or Mac. Roughly, 1TB holds about 250 movies in HD quality or 250,000 12MP photos. However, that won’t be the case if you’re using it to save a backup of thousands of your family photos and videos, plus a couple of PlayStation 5 games – for that you’ll need terabytes (TB) of space (the latest Call of Duty is at least 150GB alone). ![]() ![]() Storage sizes: How much stuff do you need to store? If you’re just transferring a couple of photos and files between laptops, an affordable 128 gigabyte (GB) USB drive like the SanDisk Ultra Flair is more than enough. ![]() What type of external drive is best for you? Here’s what you need to think about before buying one for your storage – including portability, durability and transfer speeds. ![]()
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