Most SSDs have their own software that can be used to monitor and manage SSD health. For example there is Samsung's Magician, and then the the Crucial Storage Executive for Crucial SSDs. These tools ...

We are slowly witnessing the rise of the solid-state drive (SSD) as it overtakes the traditional hard drive on the market. Prices are falling across the board, and several manufacturers prioritize ...

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, ...

Luckily, there are a few ways to monitor your SSD’s health using SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) built into storage devices and software utilities that interface with it.