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SSD cache is the leverage of faster solid-state storage to improve the performance of NAS-class mechanical drives. Hard drives are notoriously slower than SSDs, and by storing frequently accessed data ...

Solid-state drives are all the rage. Since SSDs have no moving parts, they’re more rugged and shock-resistant than standard hard drives–which makes them perfect for laptops that get bumped around a ...

Before the last hard-disk drive spins down, IT teams need to navigate an HDD-to-SSD transition. Here's a look at current options and best practices. When it comes to venerable IT technologies, it’s ...

If you bought your iMac 3-5 years ago, there’s probably nothing so seriously wrong with the hardware that you need to consider replacing the machine. Sure, the new iMac with 5K Retina Display looks a ...

You probably know SSDs are quite a bit faster than spinning hard drives. They've replaced conventional HDDs in most use cases, and might become the universal standard when prices become comparable to ...

The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming device that's become a popular way to play PC games on the go. There are three versions of the Steam Deck, with the main difference being the storage space: 64GB, ...