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SSD Upgrade

How to Upgrade a Laptop SSD

By Les Pounder published

Upgrading to an SSD is a quick way to grab a speed boost for very little effort. Just a few screws and ten minutes is all you need.

How to Optimize SSD Performance in Windows 10 or 11

How to Optimize SSD Performance in Windows 10 or 11

By Brandon Hill published

Follow these tips to get the most from your SSD.

SSD Health in Windows

How to Check SSD Health in Windows 10 and Windows 11

By Brandon Hill published

Here are some tools that access SMART functionality on your SSD to determine its health

How To Clone Your SSD or Hard Drive

How To Clone Your SSD or Hard Drive

By Les Pounder published

Migrating your OS to a faster drive is made easy with Clonezilla.

How to Get the Best SSD Deal

By Matt Safford published

Can you tell a good deal from a dud when shopping for an SSD? Here are a few tips to help.

How to Build Your Own SSD: Fast, Roomy Storage for Less

By Matt Safford published

If you’re looking for a speedy external SSD, you may want to build your own to save some money and get better performance.

Deal: Get a 512GB Intel SSD 760p for an All-Time-Low $103

By Matt Safford published

Amazon is selling Intel’s impressive 512GB SSD 760p for $103, an all-time low for this speedy M.2 NVMe drive.

Aftermarket SSD On A MacBook Pro: TRIM Gets Tested

By Manuel Masiero, Achim Roos published

The ATA interface standard's TRIM command helps SSDs write faster and live longer. But if you own a Mac, you can only enable it with an OEM drive installed. A freeware tool turns TRIM on for aftermarket SSDs, and we take a look at how well it works.

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