The hard drive is without a doubt one of the most iconic computer components ever. It has seen major upgrades in the last years, going from a storage space of a few MBs to over 1 TB. Nowadays, the ...

This is because of how they store data. Unlike HDDs, SSDs don’t have any moving parts. Instead, data is saved to a pool of NAND flash. That is the primary reason why SSDs have an excellent read and ...

Crucial Storage Executive software makes your SSD even faster and allows it to get periodic updates. You can see how much storage you’ve used, download the latest ...

Recently, I decided to replace the PC on which I write most of my articles. The aging system was starting to lock up a lot and just wasn't reliable any more. My new computer runs Windows 8.1 and ...

Overview: Check your laptop’s RAM and SSD compatibility before buying new components.Always back up important data before ...

When on the hunt for a new PC or external hard drive, you’ll likely see two different storage options: Traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD). Deciding on the best one for your ...

Derek is a writer and marketing pro specializing in communicating complex or technical issues in a way that is accessible to wider audiences. When it comes to selecting the PCs, laptops and servers ...

Western Digital WD VelociRaptor internal hard drive. Solid-state drives are all the rage lately, thanks to their high transfer speeds and ultrafast access times, but most people still use cheap, ...

Patrick Couzens asked about using both a solid state drive (SSD) and a hard disk drive (HDD) in the same computer. I think this is an excellent idea. It gives you most of the speed advantages of an ...

Remember how we told you that a bug in Windows 10's built-in drive optimization tool could be crippling your solid state drive (SSD)? Well, good news folks—the latest cumulative update (this month's ...