{"id":527764,"date":"2026-07-06T11:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/527764\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:26:07","slug":"wd-5tb-my-passport-portable-hdd-at-40-off-is-now-cheaper-than-it-was-on-prime-day-with-password-protection-and-hardware-encryption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/527764\/","title":{"rendered":"WD 5TB My Passport Portable HDD at 40% Off Is Now Cheaper Than It Was on Prime Day, With Password Protection and Hardware Encryption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Running out of storage space is never a good feeling. Our devices can only store so much before they start feeling cramped. Now, there are a few ways to fix this. You can delete all the unnecessary files to make space for a couple of new ones, invest in cloud storage, or grab an external drive. If you don\u2019t want to put yourself through the pain of removing old files and would also like to skip the hassle of recurring payments, adding an external drive to the setup can be the best solution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.gizmodo.com\/go\/9237\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Now is also a good time to pick one. Amazon is currently offering the 5TB WD My Passport portable external drive for $170, down from its usual $285<\/a>. That\u2019s after a massive 40%, straightforward discount. Best of all, you don\u2019t need to enter any coupon codes or follow a complicated checkout process to score the offer!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center not-prose\"><a class=\"comp-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gizmodo.com\/go\/9237\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">See at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spacious capacity, easy to carry<\/p>\n<p>This drive gets you a massive 5TB storage capacity. It\u2019s really roomy \u2013 enough to store a ton of high-quality photos, plenty of videos, all your favorite movies, large documents, office files, and basically anything else you don\u2019t need on your device\u2019s main storage.<\/p>\n<p>The portable design makes it easy to take your drive wherever you go. It fits in the palm of your hand and won\u2019t add any unnecessary bulk to your laptop bag. This portability is especially great if you are often on the go and want all your important files within easy reach! Beyond storage, it lets you schedule backups of your data, so all your stuff will automatically be saved without a lot of effort from your side.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can even password-protect the drive to secure your data. It adds an extra layer of security and this way, you\u2019ll be able to carry photos, videos, or documents a lot more confidently. Compatibility won\u2019t be an issue either. The drive supports both USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 connections, so it\u2019s going to work nicely with a ton of gadgets. Use it as an extra storage space for PC, laptop, gaming consoles, and more!<\/p>\n<p>The current 40% discount drops the price to just $170 (originally $285) today. This offer saves you $115 on your purchase. Shipping is also free, so you\u2019re saving a bit on that front too. This deal won\u2019t be around for long, so it\u2019s best to grab it as soon as you can to avoid paying the full $285 price later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center not-prose\"><a class=\"comp-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.gizmodo.com\/go\/9237\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">See at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Running out of storage space is never a good feeling. 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