A storage drive, be it a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD), is one of the most important components of a PC. They're just as crucial as the CPU or the GPU as they're constantly in use ...

With the PC industry filled with wacky (and borderline insane) naming conventions, it's not easy to remember the names of all your components. Even if you have memorized the names of the expensive ...

Most SSDs have their own software that can be used to monitor and manage SSD health. For example there is Samsung's Magician, and then the the Crucial Storage Executive for Crucial SSDs. These tools ...

What Hard Disk do I have? Do I have an SSD, HDD, or Hybrid Drive? How can I check the Specifications and RPM of the Hard Drive of my Windows computer? These are some of the questions we will try to ...

You can check your Windows computer's storage space through the "This PC" menu in your File Explorer. You can also open Windows' Settings app, which lets you see your available storage, as well as how ...

A cooler upgrade is particularly worthwhile when new processors are installed or older systems are subjected to higher loads.

Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

That way, your computer will automatically notify you before data loss occurs and the drive can be replaced while it still remains functional. In Windows, you can manually check the S.M.A.R.T. status ...

Most SSD users are aware that TRIM is an essential Windows command that prolongs SSD life and ensures that their SSDs stay speedy. TRIM kicks-in after a file deletion in Windows and notifies the SSD ...

Do you have a 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro? You may be eligible for a free SSD fix as part of an Apple service program. Apple has a service program to repair potentially faulty SSD drives in some ...