We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For archivists, content creators, and gamers, having large storage drives is a critical part of owning a computer. These tools are essential ...

Whether you’re just looking to back up some personal data, like a few important documents or photos, or you need tons of space to store a massive gaming library, external USB-C drives are essential.

Data storage mechanisms have come a long way since IBM proudly introduced the first "memory disk" in 1971. By the end of the '70s, a number of manufacturers were churning out 5.25-in. floppy disks.

Like a lot of people who’ve worked in tech for a long time, I’ve accumulated a lot of products over the years. I’m not very good at throwing things away - because you never know when you’ll need them!

Invented back in 1971, the floppy disk is remembered as one of the most iconic and reliable disk storage solutions. Specifically, it was the 3.5-inch floppy that became a literal icon, one we still ...