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Practical guidance on external storage, USB-C and connections.
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Buying from Switss for Business: VAT Invoice, Warranty and Delivery Time for Freelancers
This isn't the first time you're buying something for business, and you know what you need before trusting...
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USB-C Hubs and Docks for Multiple Workplaces: A Buying Guide for Freelancers and IT Managers
You don't manage just one workplace but several: your own office, one or more client locations, maybe a...
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How do I know if my old hard drive still works, before I buy an enclosure?
You have an old hard drive lying around, from a computer that became slow, or one you got...
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Rescuing photos from your old computer: the complete step-by-step guide
Rescuing photos from your old computer: that's probably exactly why you're here. Your old computer is getting slow,...
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Does my M.2 SSD fit an external enclosure? Check this before you order
You're holding an M.2 SSD (from a laptop upgrade, or bought separately) and you're not sure it will...
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What to Do With Your Old SSD: Complete Guide by Drive Type (M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA or 2.5\" SATA)
You've just fitted a new, faster SSD in your PC or laptop, and the old drive is now...
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Does a USB-C Hub Work with My Laptop? Compatibility Check for MacBook, Dell, HP and Lenovo
You've got a new laptop with just one USB-C port, and you're considering a hub, but what if...
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USB-C Hub for Working From Home: The Complete Guide for Your New Laptop
New laptop, and it turns out there's only one USB-C port. Familiar territory if you've just been given...
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What if your external SSD fails during a shoot? Warranty and data loss at Switss explained
You plug in your external SSD to transfer today's shots, and nothing happens. No icon on your desktop,...
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Best External SSD for Photographers: Switss Compared to LaCie and WD
The shoot is done, the card is full, or you're about to travel and the 3-2-1 backup rule...
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Connecting a laptop to two monitors: the complete guide via a USB-C hub
Two screens next to your laptop instantly give you more overview: email on the left, a document on...
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Replacing the SSD in your laptop: what do you do with the old drive?
Replacing the SSD in your laptop is a familiar upgrade: more storage, a faster drive, or both. Step-by-step...
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Transferring files to your new computer: the simple way without the cloud
Bought a new computer, and now all your photos, documents and files from the old one still need...
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USB-C hub with HDMI: what resolution and refresh rate can you expect?
You're looking for a USB-C hub with an HDMI output, but most product pages only list "4K" in...
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Hard drive enclosure: 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch, which size do you need?
If you're looking for a hard drive enclosure, the first and most important question isn't which brand, but...
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M.2 SSD enclosure buying guide: which one fits your drive and use?
You've got an M.2 SSD lying around (left over from a laptop upgrade, or bought specifically to use...
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RAID enclosure (dual bay): why two M.2 SSDs beat one
You're looking for a way to back up your files automatically without a cloud subscription, or you want...
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Reading an old hard drive: how to view the files on a loose HDD or SSD
You've got a loose hard drive or SSD lying around (left over from an old laptop or desktop,...
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USB4 SSD enclosure: get the full speed from your NVMe drive, even externally
You have a fast NVMe SSD, and internally it's good for thousands of MB/s. But put it in...
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Mirroring two SSDs automatically: how to make a backup without software
You want your photos, documents or work files automatically saved twice, without having to think about it yourself....
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Reading SD and microSD Cards via a USB-C Hub (for Photographers and Video Creators)
A USB-C hub with a built-in SD and microSD reader makes separate dongles unnecessary. Find out what to...
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Charging a laptop through a USB-C hub: how many watts (Power Delivery) do you need?
The short answer: most laptops need at least 45W Power Delivery to avoid draining the battery during use....
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Setting up a home office with one USB-C cable (docking setup)
Set up a tidy home office where a single USB-C cable connects your laptop to your screen, internet,...
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5-in-1 vs 8-in-1 vs 12-in-1: which Switss USB-C hub fits you?
Switss has three USB-C hubs: the 5-in-1 with storage, the light 8-in-1, and the complete 12-in-1. This guide...
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USB-C hub vs docking station: what's the difference and what do you need?
USB-C hub or docking station? A hub is compact and portable, while a dock stays in place with...
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Gigabit ethernet via USB-C: stable internet on your laptop
A USB-C hub with RJ45 gives you real gigabit ethernet on any laptop without a network port: more...
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Three screens on your laptop or MacBook: what's possible?
Three screens on your laptop is possible, but Windows and MacBook work differently. Discover what's possible for your...
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USB-C hub and a second monitor: why doesn't it always work?
Does your second monitor stay black with a USB-C hub? It is almost always your laptop's port, not...
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Thunderbolt 4 vs USB4 vs USB 3.2: Speeds Compared
Thunderbolt 4, USB4 and USB 3.2 compared on speed: what the numbers mean, why the port is what...
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RAID 0 vs RAID 1 Explained: Speed or Safety?
RAID 0 gives you speed without a safety net, RAID 1 gives you safety with double storage. Discover...
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Connecting a 3.5-inch desktop drive to your laptop (with or without power adapter)
Connecting a 3.5-inch desktop drive to your laptop works with an enclosure that has its own power adapter....
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Reusing an old 2.5-inch laptop drive as an external drive
Give your old 2.5-inch laptop drive a second life: click it into a Switss enclosure, connect via USB-C...
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Expanding PS5 or Xbox storage: what can and can't you do?
PS5 and Xbox Series games only run from internal storage; an external USB enclosure is ideal for media...
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Turn an M.2 SSD into an external drive: step by step
Upgraded your laptop and have a spare M.2 SSD? Put it in a Switss enclosure, connect via USB-C,...
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NVMe vs SATA M.2 SSD: what's the difference (and what do you need)?
NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs have the same shape but different speeds. Discover the difference, how to tell...
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Which USB-C hub do I need for my laptop?
A quick guide to choosing the right USB-C hub: first count your screens, ports and charging needs, then...
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Start hereWhich enclosure do I need for my old hard drive?
Give your old hard drive or SSD a second life. Determine in three simple steps which external enclosure...
