With An External Hard Drive, How Should I Travel?

Electronics, Including External Hard Drives, Seem To Be A Must While Traveling By Air, Whether For Work Or Pleasure. 

You Are Allowed To Bring External Hard Drives On Flights By TSA.

To Ensure The Safety Of Your Hard Drive While Traveling, It Is Imperative That You Pack It Securely. 

Make Sure You Backup All Of Your Crucial Data On Your Hard Disk Before Leaving.

  Make Sure Your External Hard Drive Is Removed From Your Computer And Turned Off Before Packing It.

Put Your Hard Drive In A Protective, Long-lasting Casing. 

Write Down Your Name, Phone Number, And Email Address On The Label Of Your External Hard Drive.

 If It Gets Lost Or Misplaced, This Can Aid In Its Recovery.

Put Your Hard Drive In An Anti-static Bag Before Inserting It Into The Casing If It Isn't Already.

Consider Packing The Hard Disk In Your Carry-on Luggage Instead Of Checking It In If It Contains Particularly Sensitive Data.

If Your Hard Drive Is Compact Enough, You Might Be Able To Carry It By Hand. 

You'll Be Able To Handle It More Effectively And Make Sure It Stays In Your Line Of Sight In This Way.