Intel Storage Breakthrough Enables Instant Bootup
What if you never had to look at a loading screen again? What if computers booted -- not "in seconds" -- but instantly? Recently, Intel announced a new technology that could make all this possible...and more.
OLALA CS820 Budget SSD Review and Giveaway
In the budget SSD market, there's lots of drives that can give you a performance boost without breaking the bank. We're taking a look at the OLALA CS820 SSD for just under $60.
From Punch Cards to Holograms - A Short History of Data Storage
Let's take a look at some of the technologies that shaped modern data storage, as well as where we go from here.
New Toshiba Breakthrough Could Kill the Hard Drive Soon
Right now, the biggest reason to still own a hard drive instead of a solid state drive is the cost. A new breakthrough from Toshiba might change all that.
Do You Really Need to Eject Your Flash Drive (or Device) Before Removing It?
It's well known that USB flash drives are supposed to be ejected before removing them. But do you really still need to do this? What happens if you don't?
5 Little-Known Specs That Could Be Slowing Down Your PC
We'll take a look at five lesser known factors that affect your computer's performance, and show you how you can always get maximum bang for your buck when upgrading.
Linux Disk Space: How to Visualize Your Usage
Even with terabyte drives becoming the norm, it's amazing just how fast all of that space can fill up. What if you could see your entire disk space usage at a glance?
Understand What Makes Your Hard Drive Tick
Have you ever wondered what's inside of your hard drive? Let's find out together!
What's Inside Your Computer: The Story Of Every Component You Need To Know
Whether you're buying a new computer or building your own, you're going to be subjected to a lot of acronyms and random numbers.
Glyph Studio Review And Giveaway
Another week, another hard drive. This one is the Glyph Studio - a $199 external drive aimed at creative professionals. Read the review, then enter to win your own!
Keep Your Hard Drive Healthy With Ashampoo HDD Control 3
What was the last thing you did to ensure that your hard drives are healthy?
Glyph BlackBox Portable Hard Drive Review And Giveaway
Can a 500gb portable hard drive really be worth $100? There's a company in New York who thinks so. Meet Glyph Technologies, the makers of the BlackBox.
Upgrading Hardware? Tips For Moving Your Windows Installation Without Having To Reinstall
Cringe at the thought of having to re-install Windows? Upgrading PC hardware is exciting, but dealing with your Windows installation can become an issue. Here are your options for keeping your current Windows setup.
Do You Know Everything About Computer Hardware?
This image will show you every type of hardware we use in pictures. Think of it like a computer part cheat sheet!
Wondering How To Reformat Windows 8? Let Me Explain
You probably want to perform a clean installation. With Windows 8, this typically doesn't involve formatting anymore. Let's find out what you can do instead.
6 Places To Hide Your HDDs & Memory Cards When You're Out Of Town
You're going on holiday, leaving your computer and a vast treasure of irreplaceable data behind for a few days. What should you do in case of burglary or worse?
Seven Laptop Components That Can Improve Your Battery Life
Most manufacturers lie about battery performance.
How to Care for Your Hard Drives and Make Them Last Longer
Sometimes an early death is the fault of the manufacturer, but more often than not, hard drives fail earlier than they should because we don't take care of them.
How To Optimize Linux For SSDs
To get the best performance and least wear-and-tear on your solid state drive, try these optimizations for your Linux system.