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 ...

SSDs are a clearly superior drive format, but they’re more expensive per gigabyte than their platter-based hard disk drives. The natural middle ground is to get an SSD for your Windows installation ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are many ways to make a slow laptop faster, but few are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD). Making the swap will, in most cases, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

There are many ways to make a slow laptop faster, but few are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD). Making the swap will, in most cases, ...