Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Going over why you should use Portable SSDs for your MacBook or Desktop Mac.
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If you're buying a new Mac, whether that's a Mac Studio, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air — they all have one thing in common, soldered internal storage. In this video, we're going to go over external SSDs for Mac and why using a Solid State drive can save or extend the life of your machine, all while saving you some money.

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00:00 | Intro
01:02 | The Problem With Mac Storage
02:13 | External SSDs To The Rescue
02:48 | Budget-Friendly Portable SSDs
05:06 | Premium External SSDs (USB4/TB3)
09:02 | Formatting SSDs On Mac
10:28 | Performance
11:40 | Drive Health
12:01 | Wrapping Up