SATA SSDs have the advantage of being faster than spinning disc HDDs, but their speed caps at 600 MB/s. Generally, SATA SSDs offer lower cost storage than M. 2 or NVMe drives, so they tend to be a better option for anyone seeking a general purpose drive on a tighterRead More →

Yes, magnets can be used to corrupt data on a hard drive – in theory. Bringing a powerful magnet into contact with the magnetic platters could corrupt them and render the data stored on the platters unusable. What can damage a SSD? It can be caused by a variety ofRead More →

Large video and media files are fine to store in an HDD, but installing a computer’s operating system onto an HDD invites slow loading times across the board. Installing an SSD as the primary drive is essential for faster boot times and quick access to a computer’s operating system andRead More →