This Clever DIY Gadget Uses Your Laptop's Old SSDs
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Key Points:
- Old removable SSDs from laptops or desktops can be repurposed as external drives using compatible enclosures, unlike non-removable eMMC or flash storage found in Chromebooks and ultra-thin laptops.
- Enclosures like the Insignia M.2 NVMe to USB-C at Best Buy allow users to convert SSDs into fast external drives with transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, and options from brands like Sabrent, Ugreen, and ASUS ROG Strix are available at various price points.
- Repurposing SSDs is a cost-effective alternative to buying new ultra-compact external drives, offering potentially faster read/write speeds and larger storage capacities compared to typical flash drives.
- External enclosures enable NV
