The Terra Master F8 SSD Plus took my Plex server to the next level
A couple of months ago, I took the plunge and built a Plex server. And now, I’m taking it to the next level. I’ve canceled my streaming services, compiled my…
The best SSDs for PS5 that you should buy
Corsair The PlayStation 5 comes with lots of storage space by default, but if you need more, you can always add in an extra SSD of your choice. You’ll need…
This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good
The storage industry has been undergoing a significant change, with PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs gradually being phased out as manufacturers focus on newer and faster standards like PCIe Gen…
SSD vs. HDD: What’s the difference, and which drive type is best?
When on the hunt for a new PC or external hard drive, you’ll likely see two different storage options: Traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD). Deciding on…
How to install an SSD in your PC
Samsung Installing an SSD is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can do to your PC — the only one with fewer steps is installing new memory. That makes…
How to test your SSD for potential problems
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Even if you own one of the best SSDs, it will fail one day, and that’s a fact. Because of how SSDs work, each has…
These are the best SSDs for gaming
Western Digital When it comes to PC gaming, nothing pulls you out of the action faster than a long-lasting loading screen. As your game of choice rushes to load assets…
NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD: What’s the difference?
Because of what SSDs are, solid-state drives (SSDs) are a core component of any modern PC, whether it’s a traditional SATA SSD or a more modern NVMe drive. Knowing the…
This flash drive became the Swiss army knife of my gaming setup
This is easily the nerdiest thing I’ve ever written, but I’m a sucker for external SSDs. Seriously. I love the idea of tiny devices that can store a massive amount…
How long do SSDs really last?
Samsung If you want fast and reliable storage, there’s no question — you should get a solid SSD, and if you pick a good one, it might serve you well…