So much is the need for this modern mode of communication that items such as external hard drives are made for the purpose of keeping huge amount of data in a safer manner. In a nutshell, it's for data storage. But unlike the built-in one in your computer, this more portable and can be carried anywhere- which of course makes it perfect for those who are always on the go. If you're looking for an avenue to store confidential information in a safer and portable manner, then getting yourself a unit will be a real treat.
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In this article, we will review top 5 external hard drives for Mac and PC and help you pick the best external hard drive. It's considered as the fastest external storage for those who are using professional Windows workstations and Apple Macs. It's faster than the typical internal flash storage in MacBook Pro and is ideal for people who are power-user.
PROS: It has two Thunderbolt 2 ports, fast and flexible, semi-portable and has a metal construction for added durability and protection. CONS: It requires a non bus-powered AC adapter for use. It has a high per-gigabyte cost. Also, finding a Thunderbolt 2 ports used for computers is rare, which may require the user to spend more time looking. An item best fit for those people who are after of a combined speed and efficiency in one package.
This unit is also equipped with several layers of protection, allowing corporate people to secure their confidential data even more. PROS: It has a metal construction with a handy built-in keypad for easier operation. Its storage amounts to 4TB and has added encryption details for added security.
CONS: Its lock codes are just limited to 5. Also, those who are using bulky desktop units will require AC adapter in order to have power. Step 1: After you've plugged your external hard drive into your computer, you then need to run iSkysoft Data Recovery for Mac. From the main window of the program, choose the data types that you hope to recover.
Then please click 'Next' to continue. Step 2: Select the external hard drive disk that you formatted or want to recover. After doing that, click the 'Start' button to proceed with the scanning process. Step 3: In this software, you have the option to preview all your files. From there, you can just select the specific ones that you want to recover. After selecting, you can just click 'Recover' button on top of the window. Select the folder where you want to save the recovered files.
Then, click 'OK' to start recovery. If you don't find your wanted data from the scanned results, there is a 'Deep Scan' option for you to let the program scan deep into your external drive and find more recoverable files. In this mode, you can selectively recover thousands of files like the the screenshot below.