Toshiba external hard drives provide a convenient way to carry large amounts of data for use anywhere on any computer. Similar to a flash drive, a Toshiba external drive can be plugged in to the USB port of a computer to access and transfer the data it contains. You can store any digital file including images, music, videos, spreadsheets or anything else. Though this is convenient, it can pose a security threat. You can protect your data with encryption and a password to ensure that only you can access your portable drive. This can be done with free or paid applications. Writer Bio
