External HDDs have their merits. Slower than SSDs, they make great backup targets (especially if you don’t leave them on 24/7). They also feel a lot sturdier than an SSD, what with their massive size, at least by comparison. And in many ways, they are pretty durable, but no piece of electronics is immortal.
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