Optimize your SSD’s speed with this obscure Windows setting
One of the things that Windows does behind the scenes is run TRIM on an SSD in your PC. TRIM keeps the SSD in top shape and helps it run at optimal speed. This is…
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No, Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on…
Relax! Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill yours dead
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on…
Finally! The real reason why SSDs are disappearing in Windows 11
Over the past month, some Windows 11 users have been running into a problem with disappearing SSDs in both File Explorer and the BIOS, which started after installing the August 2025 KB5063878 update. Last week,…
Portable SSDs aren’t just for PC backups. Here’s why everybody needs one
Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with backup software. But…
Microsoft confirms disappearing SSDs on Windows 11. Here’s how to avoid it
Problematic August 2025 Windows update KB5063878 is taking on ever greater proportions. Microsoft confirmed (via Windows Latest) that “we’re aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners.” Microsoft is referring to reports from…
SSDs are fast, but not always the answer. Here’s why
SSDs offer noticeable speed advantages when booting, loading programs, and games. However, anyone storing or archiving large amounts of data will quickly hit their capacity and budget limits. Very inexpensive SSDs often only have 256…
Forget self-destructing SSDs. I want one that backs up and resets itself
Earlier this week, TeamGroup made a big SSD announcement that didn’t involve a new super-fast PCIe 5.0 drive or one that supports cutting-edge encryption standards. It was about an SSD that literally self-destructs, destroying the…
Samsung’s speed-demon 9100 Pro SSDs get massive price cuts
Wait, wait! We might’ve found the best thing you can get this Prime Day–Samsung’s blazing-fast 9100 PRO SSDs are currently on sale at Amazon. It won’t even cost you that much, with Amazon delivers discounts…
Best Prime Day deals on SSDs and storage 2025
Summer means leisure time, and what better way to spend it than upgrading your PC setup? If you’re eager to jump on SSD and storage deals now, you’re in luck—Amazon Prime Day has just kicked…