Most PCs use exclusively SSDs for just about every kind of storage these days. But what about hard drives? What is an SSD, really?

SSDs explained: Other useful terms To close out the SSD jargon explainer, we thought we'd break down a few other terms that you might come across when buying an SSD.

Microsoft has found no link between the August 2025 KB5063878 security update and customer reports of failure and data ...

Trimming is a process that helps to maintain the performance of a solid-state drive over time. Windows and other OS optimize SSDs by using trimming. But what ...

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 ...

The next-gen consoles will use SSD technology rather than a hard drive (HDD) to store your game installs. What is the main difference between SSD vs HDD? That is easy.

Every SSD has a TBW rating that indicates how much data you can write to the drive in its lifetime. But does it matter to the average user?

HDD vs. SSD: The key differences HDD and SSD are both used for storing data, but their functions and benefits are quite distinct.

SSDs just keep getting faster and cheaper, and that's exactly what you want when it comes to gaming.

If the SSD is a replacement for an existing storage device, then it is simple enough to look at how much data is on the existing drive, and to make sure the replacement drive will be able to ...