Use a different cable to connect your hard drive and computer. Outdated or corrupt drivers can prevent your external hard drive from being recognized. Update the drivers with these steps ...

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external hard drives are still essential, cost-effective storage. For as little as $50, you can add a terabyte to your laptop or desktop by plugging in a USB cable. PCMag has been testing and ...