Using USB to Sata Adapters First you need to get one :) This one is fine for most computers or laptops remember it is made for USB 3.0 That doesn't mean it won't work with USB... moreUsing USB to Sata Adapters First you need to get one :) This one is fine for most computers or laptops remember it is made for USB 3.0 That doesn't mean it won't work with USB 1.1 or 2.0 it will just be the fastest on USB 3.0/3.1. :) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400542 Next you will need a Sata/SSD hard drive. Crucial MX500 250GB about $60 (Premier Members)https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820156172 I suggest plugging the adapter into the drive first, then into the USB ports or ports (Some adapter have two USB leads) I would also have the computer or laptop turned on. Just to make sure you don't have any boot problems. This is a new drive without a MBR or GPT and no partitions. So it's not going to just show up. :) You will need to initialize the hard drive, create a partition or partitions and format it. If you are using Linux or Windows use NTFS. If you are going to use the drive on a Apple OS use the slower Fat32 (Fat32 also limits your... less