The extremely powerful storage with a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface is a key feature of the external Store n Go hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface offers data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0, enabling super-fast data transfer for home or on the go. The stunning design of this hard drive perfectly complements your modern workspace and is the ideal addition to your notebook. Store your digital files daily on this eye-catching device. The external Store n Go hard drive is USB 3.0 bus-powered and backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports on PCs or notebooks. The power for operating this external hard drive is supplied directly through the USB port, making it ready to use immediately. External Store n Go hard drives come pre-formatted with FAT32, allowing them to be used on both Windows and Mac operating systems. Reformatting to NTFS for storing large files is also possible. For added security of your PC or laptop, the included Nero BackItUp Essentials software helps you create backups. With BackItUp Essentials, you can back up all your files, folders, and drives at any time or set up automatic backups at specific times for extra security. Nero BackItUp Essentials software is compatible with Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 8.