Connecting SSDs as external storage on computers comes with multiple advantages. Since SSDs are built to operate under a constant strain of computer operations, they can be used for such tasks as video and photo editing, as a temporary drive, or as addition to the computer memory. They offer higher and more stable read and write speeds than normal external drives, especially when the drives are busy. Because of these features, enabling SSDs as external storage is ideal for applications requiring high speed access and storage of data.