From music and photos to documents, all sorts of files take up space on your computer’s internal hard drive. When it runs out of room to store new information, you might notice changes in system speed and performance. Moving large files to an external hard drive will prevent inconvenient headaches and the need for computer repair. Here are a few signs you should invest in external data storage.  

What Situations Call for an External Hard Drive?

Computer Keeps Crashing

If the computer freezes when opening files, a problem with the internal hard drive is most likely to blame. A logical crash happens when the machine can’t read data off of the hard drive. Running software with glitches and opening corrupted files can cause this to happen. Physical damage to hard drive components could also cause the machine to crash. A computer repair specialist will run recovery software and transfer retrieved data to an external drive for safekeeping.  

Files Frequently Disappear

If the internal hard drive runs out of space, you won’t be able to store new data. This means files could disappear in the middle of downloads. When the drive can’t support data transfer, the file copy process could also fail. Moving older files to an external drive will prevent malfunctions when transferring new material.

Machine Is Infected With Viruses

Files could also disappear from data storage if the computer is infected with malicious software. After the malware wreaks havoc on your machine, it can jump to other computers on the network. A computer repair technician will locate the source of the problem and transfer files to external storage to keep away cyber threats. 

Performance Is Sluggish

If the internal drive is full, it will take longer for the processor to receive information. Files might be slow to open as a result. You could also run out of room to store temporary internet files when loading web pages.

If you need backup storage or computer repairs to improve machine efficiency and keep files safe, reach out to the technicians at Experimac Aurora, serving residents throughout Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties in Colorado. If you want to upgrade equipment, the sales associates are also happy to show you their selection of refurbished MacBook^® laptops and Apple^® computers. They’ll also share tips to keep your investment operating smoothly. To learn more about their products, call (720) 870-6956 or visit them online.