How much SSD space do you really need? Don’t skimp unless you have to
Whether you’re buying a laptop or building your own PC, you’re going to want an SSD as the main storage drive — and you’re also going to want to make sure it’s the right size…
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Adata SE920 External SSD review: Turbo storage for mobile content creators
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High data transfer rates Good fan Cons No transport bag No rubber feet Our Verdict The SE920 External SSD is a high-performance USB4 SSD drive at a good price.…
Official Raspberry Pi M.2 SSD and adapter bundle now available
Sometimes it’s amazing what creators and modders can do with the humble Raspberry Pi. But no one would accuse the tiny, flexible system-on-a-chip of having an overabundance of storage, since in its base form it…
Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD review: Hybrid PCIe 4/5 HMB evolves
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good everyday performance Affordable for Samsung Five-year warranty and good TBW rating Cons Slows on the 450GB write to 1.2GBps Pricier than some faster competition. Our Verdict Samsung’s…
How to turn any SSD into a DIY external drive
SSDs are now the norm in computers. With older laptops and desktop PCs, the low capacity of the original SSD is usually the main reason for an upgrade, with the old SSD replaced by one…
This fast, budget-friendly 1TB portable SSD just got even cheaper
Itching for more physical storage space? A fast and reliable portable SSD like the Crucial X6 should do the trick just fine. And now’s a great time to jump on one because the 1TB version…
Our favorite thumb drive SSD is fast, compact, and cheaper than ever
The 1TB SK Hynix Tube T31 is one of our favorite portable SSDs and it’s on sale right now for $67.49 on Amazon, which is a sizable 25 percent dive down from its normal $89.99…
Crucial’s super-fast 2TB portable SSD is 20% off
When it comes to personal files, photos, and videos, peace of mind comes from having a reliable portable drive with enough storage space to never worry about running out. Luckily, the 2TB Crucial X9 portable…
Our favorite ultra-fast 4TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is 45% off today
It’s surprising how quickly storage drives can fill up. As soon as you think you have enough, you blink your eyes and suddenly wondering what you can delete to free up space. Honestly, you can…
SK Hynix’s fast, compact 1TB portable SSD is 31% off today
SK Hynix promotes its teeny-tiny portable SSD with a golden sheen as a “Beetle.” But surely I can’t be the only one who thinks it looks like the scarabs from the 1999 Mummy film? Ah,…