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The Best Portable SSDs of 2024

Take your files on the go with a compact, featherlight external SSD.

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Got a shiny new SSD for your PC? Initialize it before using it.

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The Best SSD for PS5 in 2024

Unlock your PS5's potential to store more games by adding an M.2 SSD.

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The Best External SSDs for Xbox Series X|S in 2023

Is your Xbox feeling a little cramped? Give it some leg room with an external SSD.

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9 Ways to Test Real Drive Capacity (and Spot a Fake)

Don't get caught out by a fake drive!

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How to Install an SSD on Your Steam Deck

Elevate your Steam Deck gaming experience with a lightning-speed SSD upgrade!

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Raspberry Pi 5, AI Privacy, Chromebook Plus Announced PLUS: Fake SSDs Explained [Podcast]

Our podcast brings you the latest tech news that matters, with a look at some AI privacy issues and the new Chromebook Plus.

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How to Move Your Logic Pro Sound Library to an External Drive

Move your Logic Pro sound library to an external drive to free up space on your computer as well as improve Logic Pro's performance speed.

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How to Spot a Fake SSD and Avoid Data Loss

Don't fall for a fake SSD. It could end up costing you in more ways than one.

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How to Boot a Raspberry Pi From SSD and Use It for Permanent Storage

Using an SSD for your Raspberry Pi offers many advantages over a standard microSD card. To enable it, just follow our step-by-step instructions.

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How to Free Up Space on Your Mac: 8 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Need to clear some storage on your Mac? Here are several ways to free up space in macOS and reclaim your drive space.

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What Is an M.2 NVMe SSD Heatsink?

The concept of an M.2 SSD heatsink is actually wider than you think, but the same can't be said about its usefulness.

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Is a Drive Missing on Windows? Here's How to Fix It

Drives sometimes go AWOL on Windows, and there's a wide range of reasons why one might do this.

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How Long Do SSDs Last Compared With an HDD?

Should you swap your HDD for an SSD?

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6 Ways to Fix the "SSD Not Recognized" Error in Windows 10

Just bought a new SSD, but Windows 10 won't play ball? Here's how you fix the Windows 10 "SSD not recognized" error.

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MBR vs. GPT: Which Should You Use for Your SSD?

How does MBR compare to GPT? Learn which type of SSD is best for you. Here's everything you need to know about MBR vs. GPT SSDs.

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Which PC Upgrades Will Improve Your Performance the Most?

Need a faster computer but aren't sure what you should upgrade on your PC? Follow our PC upgrade checklist to find out.

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How to Securely Erase Your SSD Without Destroying It

SSDs can only be written to a limited number of times. Then how can you securely erase your SSD? Here's what you need to know!

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What Is SSD Wear Leveling and How Does It Work?

Is wear leveling good for your SSD?

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