SSD
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Stop overspending on laptop storage, here's the smart alternative
When shopping for a new laptop, storage space is one of the most important specs to consider. However, there’s no…
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I turned two retired SSDs into a storage pool and regret only one thing
When I put together my new server, I pooled two old SSDs I’d had sitting around from an old PC…
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Why I leave my NAS' most important hard drive unplugged
A NAS runs around the clock, serving files, streaming media, and handling backups for every device in the house. Yet…
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7 SSD health numbers you should be checking every month
Did you know that your SSD can fail even at 100% health? Cheerful, isn’t it? HDDs are unpredictable too; a…
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I ignored the one SSD rule everyone swears by, and the biggest problem wasn't what I expected
One of the most commonly repeated SSD tips is not to fill your drive all the way up to full.…
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I couldn't figure out why my files kept getting corrupted. It turns out my RAM was to blame
When dealing with data corruption, you’re much more likely to blame your SSD than anything else. And even if it’s…
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My NAS wasn't fast enough for my most-used files, so I came up with a better solution
I recently rebuilt my NAS around an Intel N100 motherboard. I also have a DAS and another NAS for storing…
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Your SSD has a tiny computer inside, and it’s doing more than just saving files
SSDs are more than just flash memory chips soldered to a PCB. They’re still relatively simple designs, but they can’t…
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These 3 apps and tools are wearing out your SSD without telling you
Solid-state drives last a long time, but not forever. Some familiar utilities, and stuff you do on the daily without…
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Your SSD's controller may be hiding data you thought you deleted
Formatting an SSD seems like the obvious thing to do if you want to sell it, give it away, or…