Computers use two main types of storage: hard disk drives and solid-state drives. Both store your files, applications and operating system, but they work differently. These differences significantly ...

Solid-state drives won't approach magnetic hard-disk drives in pricing anytime soon, if ever. Comparison shopping makes SSDs look like a luxury purchase. Brooke Crothers writes about mobile computer ...

If you've ever gone laptop or desktop shopping, you've probably come across SSDs (Solid-State Drives) and HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) when looking at storage choices. And if you've done even a little ...

A HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is the hardware element that permanently stores your data on the computer. Unlike RAM, the data stored on the hard drive does not disappear when you turn off your PC. HDDs ...

In a world of smartphones, tablets, and ultrathin laptops, it’s easy to see and use the terms “hard drive” and “SSD” somewhat interchangeably. After all, virtually all common consumer electronics ...

Imagine this: you’re working on an important project, and your computer suddenly slows to a crawl. Files take forever to open, applications lag, and frustration mounts. The culprit? Your storage drive ...

If you are building a network attached storage system or purchasing one off-the-shelf and need to equip it with storage drives you might be considering SSD vs HDD. What the differences are between ...

Derek is a writer and marketing pro specializing in communicating complex or technical issues in a way that is accessible to wider audiences. When it comes to selecting the PCs, laptops and servers ...

Windows 10 isn’t scheduled to “sunset” for another two years (and a month, since I’m writing this in early September), but I’m already executing on a hardware replacement plan for my Microsoft Surface ...

I thought SSD drives were supposed to be much more energy efficient than a regular hard drive? Am I missing something about power requirement readings on these drives - it's not making sense to me ...

The demand for storage space has never been the same. In today’s world, graphics are immersive with expansive worlds that require a lot of storage space to even store the game files we play. Gaming ...