HDD vs. SSD: The key differences HDD and SSD are both used for storing data, but their functions and benefits are quite distinct.

Our picks of the best external hard drives will ensure your astrophotography and other important files are backed up and kept safe.

I'll be installing a 240GB SDD (240GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD Drive) as the Mavericks boot drive in an early 2011 MBP, and using the HDD in the optical bay, primarily as a storage drive. I've ...