USB is just a connection/interface medium like IDE and SATA. Nothing to do with the file format on the harddisk. I have a USB external enclosure too and it was simply plug&play. So something else ...

One of those choices is the Vantec NexStar GX external hard drive enclosure. With steady improvements over past versions and a very handy 3-port USB hub built into the unit, it has a lot of promise.

Answer: Turn it into an external, USB hard drive. All you need is an enclosure, a sturdy casing for the drive that provides an IDE interface and USB connection. Today only, deal-a-day site Froobi ...

DockCase, best known for their integrated MacBook hubs and cases, has returned with a new external USB-C enclosure for SSDs. They previously launched an enclosure for M.2 drives, but their latest ...

A quality budget 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure at a rock-bottom price that's also lightweight and well worth a look.

Like any other drive enclosure, I can turn an HDD or SSD into an external USB drive if I want, potentially leaving one in there on a semi-permanent basis as additional storage for my computer.

Breathe new life into your old flash memory with an external USB enclosure.

Hard drive enclosures come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the best enclosure models, with options for USB-C, durable, multiple drives, and smaller SSDs.

Orico has made a clever external 2.5-inch USB enclosure with a retro cassette design that is inexpensive and fun to use.

Having experienced many external drive enclosures, I find this Ugreen USB 4.0 design distinctive in several positive ways. The enclosure comes with both cables for USB-A and USB-C, although the ...

To make your own DIY external SSD, all you need is an SSD and an enclosure. Mark Knapp / Foundry ...

One way to boost your laptop's performance is with an external graphics enclosure. Here are the best GPUs to give your laptop desktop-grade gaming power.