Projects For Working Hard Drives
If the drive is still working, don’t waste that space. It is still valuable storage for your data. The thing is, you don’t need to use it inside a computer any more.
1. Turn It Into a Portable Drive
Once you upgrade your laptop’s drive or run out of space on your PC, you have a functional HDD in your hands. Put it to use again by popping it into an external hard drive enclosure: you’ll have a DIY external hard drive.
Depending on the drive and the enclosure, you’ll be able to use it with or without a power adapter. As a rule of thumb, power adapters are helpful for desktop (3.5-inch) hard drives, while adapters aren’t usually needed for laptop (2.5-inch) drives.
You will find plenty of enclosures and cases on Amazon, including the simple AmazonBasics hard drive enclosure. You might even want to look at a docking station for multiple hard drives.
2. Build a NAS Box With an Old Hard Drive
In case you already have an external drive or don’t have use for one, it might be time to build your own network attached storage (NAS). Basically, your hard drive’s contents will be accessible from any device connected to your Wi-Fi.
There are different levels of NAS. If you’re fine with spending some money, you can buy a NAS box like the TerraMaster F2-220 and simply pop in the drive.
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