Whether you copy your entire computer, or just the most important files, it's essential to have your data backed up.

With sequential read speeds reaching up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s, the 990 PRO offers lightning-fast performance that significantly reduces loading times for games and applications. This makes it an excellent choice for gamers who want to enhance their gaming experience or content creators who need quick access to large files.

One of the best portable SSDs we’ve ever tested, the 1TB SK Hynix Beetle X31, is on sale for an absurdly low $63 for Cyber Monday. That’s a 26 percent discount from its $85 MSRP, the best price we’ve seen for this model, and an all-around fantastic price for a portable SSD with virtually no flaws.

With Black Friday sales winding down soon, we've screened all the deals to help you find the best SSDs and external hard drives to upgrade your work and entertainment setup.

Want to buy a new hard drive or SSD to use with your Mac? There are some great discounts in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

Cyber Monday deals have arrived, bringing plenty of delectable SSD and storage sales to choose from. But not all the discounts are worth your cash. In fact, some are downright bad. That’s where we come in.