If your external hard drive isn't showing up on your computer, and you've got precious data you don't want to lose, here are a few easy solutions to try.

In the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box that opens, select your external hard drive and press Stop. To prevent this issue from recurring, you may configure the Device Removal Policy. Open File ...

Besides the hard drive, you’ll need a docking station, mounting enclosure, or adapter to connect the HDD to your PC. For a barebones setup ...

we've collated top hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) across a range of price points to suit everyone. Scroll down below for the best external hard drives. Why you can trust ...