Most of my data is stored on various NAS servers — I have a DiskStation DS1823xs+ and DS1621xs+ — but lately, I've gotten used to having a few external SSDs on hand to move photos and store vital data. External SSDs have gotten much better in recent years, and I prefer using LaCie's Rugged SSD4 at my desk and have the Thunderbolt 5-enabled Rugged Pro5 in the bag if I need additional storage on the go.

In addition to LaCie's drives, I have the TeamGroup X1 Max; I used this stick SSD for well over a year now, and its versatile design means it always stays in my tech bag. With USB-C and USB-A connectors, it's just easy to connect it to just about any device. TeamGroup now has a new external SSD dubbed the PD20, and it's designed to look similar to traditional portable SSDs.

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