This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

These are the things you must do with your new PS5 before playing a game

PlayStation Plus is required to play online on your PlayStation 5, and it’s available in three different tiers. The cheapest ...

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.
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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 ...

Can any external HDD work with a PS4? What to know about compatible hard drives

If you're running out of storage on your PlayStation 4, it might be time to consider adding an external HDD, but which work ...

RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders

Now, as the year winds down, we’re facing price spikes for memory and storage that are unlike anything I’ve seen in two ...
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How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas morning

After spending a small fortune on Christmas presents, the last thing you want is to get caught short by missing batteries or ...

Is 2026 finally the year for data center storage to crossover to SSDs?

The relentless rise of AI is forcing a profound rethink of storage architectures. In a world where every watt matters, solid ...

I tested Samsung's fastest portable SSD for work and travel, and it's changed how I transfer data

Samsung's T9 SSD offers up to 4TB of storage and transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps - in an form factor that you just can't hate.

Goodbye to Samsung’s SATA SSDs: the company’s decision has been leaked, which will drive up the rest of the PC market prices

Samsung is moving its business to our shores, driven by AI and high-end technology, which is why it is saying goodbye to SATA ...

The fastest portable SSD I've used is also the smallest (and it's not even close)

Samsung's T9 SSD offers up to 4TB of storage with transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps - in an ultraportable form factor.

Samsung denies reports that it is exiting the SATA SSD consumer market

Update 16 December, 2025: Via a statement issued to Wccftech, Samsung has denied that it will soon be winding down production ...