SSD vs HDD: Comparing speed, reliability, and storage options to help you choose the best upgrade for your laptop’s performance and capacity needs. Pixabay, josemiguels Choosing the right storage ...

Computers use two main types of storage: hard disk drives and solid-state drives. Both store your files, applications and operating system, but they work differently. These differences significantly ...

SSDs don't live forever. Just like a hard drive, an SSD has a limited lifespan, denoted (most commonly) by the number of terabytes of data that can be written to it (TBW). Most SSDs have TBW ratings ...

When it comes to storing data on your PC, you essentially have two options: a traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or a Solid State Drive (SSD). Both store your operating system, apps, games, and files, ...

If you find yourself in the enviable position of getting new hardware for your gaming PC, it's worth taking the time to make sure you’re getting components that are going to serve you well. When it ...

If your Windows 11 PC uses an SSD, there are actions you can take to make your SSD last as long as possible. These tips help reduce your drive’s wear and tear, and I’ll show you how to use them. Solid ...

In theory yes, but in reality... How much were you really hitting the page file? If you weren't ever hitting the page file much to start with, you probably won't see any change in reality. And if you ...

We are slowly witnessing the rise of the solid-state drive (SSD) as it overtakes the traditional hard drive on the market. Prices are falling across the board, and several manufacturers prioritize ...

I’ve upgraded dozens of systems with solid-state drives. In every case I’ve gotten a “W” reaction, as in “Wow!” “Whoa!” and “No way!” (not to mention “Kewl!”). Given a relatively modern CPU, an SSD ...