Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.
ExtremeTech

Boost Your Windows SSD Performance by up to 85% With This Server Driver Trick

Twitter/X user, Mouse&Keyboard managed to get the driver working on their Windows PC and found that their SK Hynix Platinum ...

This neat Windows 11 registry trick offers higher NVMe SSD performance—but it's not for everyone

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...

This Hidden Windows 11 NVMe Driver May Give SSD Performance A Huge Speed Boost

It sounds too good to be true, but this hidden NVMe driver for Windows that boosts performance is real — and you can try it, ...

Create the ultimate work from home setup: 21 business-grade essentials to boost your productivity

Discover the 21 must-have essentials for the ultimate work-from-home setup. Boost productivity, comfort, and focus to make remote work effortless.
PC Gamer

Microsoft was apparently so embarrassed by Windows 98's infamous on-stage Blue Screen of Death it built a new testing room on campus to ensure it would never happen again

Talk about a powerful faux pas. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A company that's been around as long as Microsoft will inevitably ...
PC World

No, Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive

Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only ...
The Verge

Windows 11 SSD issues blamed on reviewers using ‘early versions of firmware’

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...
TweakTown

Microsoft says recent reports of SSD failures were not caused by a Windows 11 update

TL;DR: Recent reports linked Windows 11 security updates KB5063878 and KB5062660 to SSD failures during large data transfers, especially on DRAM-less drives with Phison controllers. However, after ...
winbuzzer.com

Microsoft, Phison Debunk Windows 11 SSD Failure Rumors After Extensive Testing

Windows 11 users can breathe a sigh of relief. Microsoft and SSD controller maker Phison have officially debunked fears that recent security updates were destroying solid-state drives. Following ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft says recent Windows update didn't kill your SSD

Microsoft has found no link between the August 2025 KB5063878 security update and customer reports of failure and data corruption issues affecting solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 update blamed for SSD failures, but Phison can't reproduce issue

Recap: Reports suggest that a Windows 11 security update released in early August may be the cause of HDD and SSD failures during large data transfers. However, the extent of the issue remains unclear ...