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But portable SSDs aren't just for backups. Even if you prefer using online backup software and don't plan on backing up anything to a physical drive, there are lots of great reasons to have a compact, portable SSD on hand. (Our go-to recommendation? The Crucial X9 Pro, which tops our roundup of the best external drives). Here are some especially useful uses to consider.
Bring media files to your media center
A portable SSD is an excellent and near-foolproof way to get media files (e.g., videos, music, and photos) from your PC to your home media center. It's way faster than via wireless transfer!
For example, if you have a Roku streaming box or Roku TV with a USB port, you can connect a portable SSD to that USB port and use the Roku Media Player app to watch videos, play music, and view photos straight off the drive. That's just one option for one streaming platform — there's a good chance your own streaming device or gaming console of choice has a USB port, and if it does, it likely has its own media player app.
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The problem when looking for a good free VPN, though, is that there are a ton available on the Google Play Store and many aren't trustworthy. So how do you determine which ones are worth your time? I've personally tested heaps of VPNs, both for PCs and Android devices, and have curated a list of the best free options you can feel confident in using. Check out my top picks below.
You can also check out my guide to the best VPNs covering multiple devices.
Proton VPN - Best free VPN for Android
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Fortunately, that hasn't been a problem for me in a while because I use a travel-friendly portable monitor—and if you want one yourself, now's a great time to grab this KYY portable monitor that's only $70 on Amazon (30% off) because that matches the lowest price it's ever been.
This lovely 15.6-inch 1080p monitor is super slim (0.3 inches) and lightweight (1.7 pounds), so you can take it with you anywhere just by sliding it into your bag next to your laptop. All it needs are video and power connections, which you can provide with a single USB-C video cable or with a combination of Mini HDMI video and USB-C power.
KYY's portable monitor comes with a scratchproof smart cover that doubles as a stand, and the monitor itself can be oriented in either landscape or portrait mode to your liking. Plus, it's not only compatible with your laptop, but also with smartphones, tablets, PCs, Nintendo Switches and other gaming consoles, and more.
Snag this portable monitor for just $70 on Amazon before this limited-time deal runs out. It's one of the best laptop accessories you'll ever get, especially if you're a remote worker who's always on the go.
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 We know Lifestraw best for lightweight, ultraportable water filter and purification products it aims at backpacking and other backcountry usage - the "straw" is right there in the name. But the company also has a family of larger potable water products for home, car camping and even village. Its all-new Escape falls in tha
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