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Hyte's Thicc Q60 all-in-one liquid cooler.

It’s time to stop believing these PC building myths

Some PC hardware myths are so common that many see them as a fact. It's time to debunk them once and for all.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSD not showing up in Windows? Here are some easy fixes

What is SATA? Here’s everything you need to know about it

samsung introduces its own 256gbit 48 layer nand chip solid state drive

The best SSDs for 2023

Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim 2TB HD box.

The 11 best external hard drives for 2024

An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSDs are getting more expensive, but don’t panic yet

A woman holding the Samsung 870 Pro NVMe PCIe SSD in her hands.

SATA vs. PCIe: the important difference you need to know

Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

The era of cheap SSDs is about to end

A woman holding the Samsung 870 Pro NVMe PCIe SSD in her hands.

What is NVMe? Everything you need to know about high-speed storage

Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

SSD buying guide: how to pick the right SSD for your needs in 2023

The WD Black SN770M hard drive on a Steam Deck.

WD’s new SSD is the Steam Deck upgrade you’ve been waiting for

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It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.
Corsair Dominator Platinum memory installed in a PC.

Why new SSDs are melting down, and how to protect yours

PCIe 5.0 SSDs based on the Phison E26 controller are advised to be used with a cooler to run safely without any overheating issues.
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD.

Get a SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB SSD for a ridiculous price today

You can get a 4TB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD for a huge discount for Cyber Monday — almost too good to pass up!
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD being installed in a PC.

The Samsung 990 Pro SSD is built for PS5 and DirectStorage

The launch of PCIe 5.0 devices doesn't mean PCIe 4.0 SSDs are old hat now, as Samsung is launching its new 990 Pro SSD with PCIe 4.0 and better performance.
A Samsung brand SSD.

SSDs could be as cheap as HDDs in time for Black Friday

SSD prices are suddenly dumping and you can buy a high-end 2TB SSD card for as much as HDD.
Installing an SSD in a desktop PC case.

How to format an SSD to improve performance and protect your data

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to format an SSD across all types of Windows devices to ensure that you have a fresh drive to store your data.
Samsung 990 PRO SSD over a dark background.

Samsung reaches new heights with this SSD, but it could go even higher

Samsung has unveiled a powerful new SSD made with gaming and content creation in mind. Surprisingly, the manufacturer stuck to older SSD technology.
An HDD and an SSD lie on a table.

There’s a new reason HDDs could be better than SSDs

According to a new study, SSDs may be much worse for the environment than HDDs. Does that mean you should switch?
A Seagate external hard drive connected to a laptop.

How to back up your computer

Afraid of losing files but daunted by the many backup options out there? Don't be concerned. Our handy guide will walk you through how to back up your computer.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the $1,199 M2 MacBook Air

People are saying you should avoid the base configuration of this new machine. This is a frustratingly Apple-esque way to sell a laptop, to say the least.
a black vapor cooled M.2 SSD from Team Group

Industrial-grade vapor-cooled SSDs are now a thing

Taiwanese company Team Group created an industrial-grade vapor-cooled M.2 SSD with sustained read/write speeds up to 3500 MB/s.
A black Samsung 2nd generation Smart SSD

Samsung’s 2nd-generation SmartSSD can process data right on the drive

Samsung's second-generation SmartSSD cuts processing time by 50% and reduces power consumption by up to 70%. It also frees up to 97% of CPU utilization.
An SSD data port.

A huge 16TB SSD is coming soon, but there’s a catch

A huge 16TB SSD has overcome manufacturing issues and is now due for a launch in the coming months, but there's a catch.
The Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade SSD in the PlayStation 5.

Best Buy’s deal of the day is $50 off a 2TB internal SSD

If you're a PS5 gamer who wants to get the most from the platform, adding this high-performance 2TB internal SSD can boost your system's capabilities.
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How to move Windows 10 to an SSD

Migrating a Windows installation can be tricky. Thankfully, our guide will show you how to move Windows 10 to an SSD from your dusty old hard drive in no time.
Apacer SSD over a colorful background.

Blazing-fast PCIe 5 SSDs with 13,000MBps are almost here

The first PCIe 5.0 SSDs are finally almost here! Apacer and Zadak announced their upcoming SSDs that will reach up to 13,000MBps read speeds.
SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD.

SK Hynix might dethrone Western Digital with this SSD

SK Hynix has just released a new SSD that boasts one of the highest read and write IOPS on the market, making it one of the fastest consumer SSDs right now.
Internal hard drives together.

How to wipe a hard drive on your PC or Mac

Learning how to wipe a hard drive is an important step in maintaining your privacy when upgrading or replacing hardware. These steps have everything you need.
An SSD data port.

World’s first 200TB SSD is nearly here, but you can’t use it

The era of 200TB solid-state drives (SSD) appears to be on the horizon, with a successor to the world’s largest SSD confirmed to be in development.
Nvidia GPU core.

The future of fast PC graphics? Connecting directly to SSDs

Nvidia and IBM want to bring greater improvements than expected to PC graphics by connecting the GPU to an SSD.
A woman holding the Samsung 870 Pro NVMe PCIe SSD in her hands.

NVMe vs. SSD: What’s the difference?

NVMe SSDs are the future of speedy storage, but how do they really compare to standard SSDs? Here's a quick rundown.
microsoft announces surface pro 7 plus ssd

This Windows 11 update could seriously boost your SSD

The latest Windows 11 preview path could help address issues where SSD drives weren't performing at their peak.