harddrives and storage

SSD and HDD: Two acronyms you’ll frequently see during discussions of computers and their specs. What’s the difference between the two, which one is better and why is SSD showing up more frequently these days? In this post, I’ll tackle those questions and provide the details you need to make an informed choice when it comes time to choose between the two computer storage options.

Looking for a durable portable hard drive with exceptional speed? The Samsung T7 Shield promises to be the solution to your needs.

 Does your laptop seem a little sluggish? Replacing its hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD) is a big performance win. Even better, the procedure takes just minutes and just about anyone can do it. Here’s how.

Satechi is showcasing several new computer accessories at CES 2023, including a hub, a charger, and an SSD enclosure.

Everyone (including students) needs to protect against data loss from drive failure, viruses or accident with a solid backup plan.

Backing up your data with a Seagate hard drive makes great sense so we are giving away two fantastic storage devices in this contest.

Everything you need to know about M.2 storage for your PC including compatibility, the latest NVMe M.2 drives, and upgrade options.

Many of us have more data than we know what to do with. Digital photos, digital movies, MP3s and old school stuff like documents and spreadsheets can start to take up a lot of space on your PC. On your smartphone or tablet, it’s even worse —a lot of those photos get snapped on a smartphone and with limited storage, it doesn’t take long to fill them up. Cloud storage is always an option, but then you’re at the mercy of the provider and there may be charges associated with the service. Western Digital offers a compelling alternative —a “personal cloud”— with its My Cloud series of network hard drives. I tested a 3TB My Cloud drive and came away convinced that this is the best thing to happen to hard drives since USB.  

Is your computer or laptop feeling a little sluggish lately? One of the best upgrades available for adding a whole new level of performance to a PC is to replace its hard drive with a solid state drive. SSD capacities continue to increase even as prices fall, so adding new life to your older PC is easier than ever.

USB flash drives make sharing big files at school or at work easier than ever, but not every drive is created equal. You need to pick the right tool for the right job, and here are some tips to help make that decision.