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Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive is an attractive drive with a decent price. Its size makes it great for travel, but we can't recommend it due to its lack of performance.

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Linksys NSLU2 Network Storage Link

Linksys's NSLU2 is an inexpensive way to add a hard drive or two to a network, but its slow response makes it a poor all-around solution.

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Iomega External Hard Drive FireWire 800/FireWire 400/USB (400GB)

Users who can and want to take advantage of this drive's FireWire 800 capability will rejoice, but USB 2.0 users should look elsewhere for an external hard drive.

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HP MV2020 Media Vault

HP's Media Vault is a storage drive that offers an easy way to backup files from your networked PCs, along with the ability to stream your digital media files to other networked devices in your home. We really like this drive.

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Apple Power Mac G5 dual 2.7GHz

Apple's latest high-end Power Mac G5 is a blazing machine that stands up without blinking to the best of the competition, but we're still annoyed by some of its shortcomings.

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DIY: Double up your data

RAID arrays aren't just for big businesses. Back up your data and boost your storage with these tips.

DIY: Serious speed with Serial ATA

Upgrading your hard drive is a great way to wring more performance from your PC, particularly if you frequently load large applications or files.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.