DDR RAM: A type of quick-access memory used in most computers. It is volatile, meaning it erases itself when power is lost (unlike the SSD, which retains the data).

What is an SSD? A solid state drive, or SSD, is the main long-term storage drive in most modern devices — with the exception of the super cheap or the super portable. They store the operating ...

To combat this, most DRAM-based SSD devices require a battery backup to power the memory and ensure data integrity until power is restored.

However, if storage capacity and budget are your main concerns, an HDD might still be the better option. Hard drives are increasingly rare in new laptops, though, so your only option might be an SSD.

SSD and RAM are two terms thrown around PCs and laptops, but what are they exactly, and how do they differ? Here's what you need to know.

SSD vs HDD - Real world benefits you can see today (Image credit: Future) Sony has confirmed the PS5 will use SSD storage. Microsoft has done the same for the Xbox Series X.

If the SSD is a replacement for an existing storage device, then it is simple enough to look at how much data is on the existing drive, and to make sure the replacement drive will be able to ...

What is a Solid State Hybrid Hard Drives (SSHD)? How do Hybrid Hard Drives work and what are the benefits? Hybrid drives are part SSD and part Hard Disk.

CNET editor Dong Ngo offers his opinion on solid-state drives and storage in general.

Every SSD has a TBW rating that indicates how much data you can write to the drive in its lifetime. But does it matter to the average user?