When left on its default settings, the paging file puts extra stress on your SSD, and over time, reduces its lifespan. The ...
A rash of SSD failures have prompted some users to blame a recent Windows Update. Microsoft insist the problem is not its fault.
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How to Check SSD Health in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Luckily, there are a few ways to monitor your SSD’s health using SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) built into storage devices and software utilities that interface with it.
Microsoft’s BitLocker software encryption of for SSDs, which is activated by default in Windows 11 Pro, causes a massive reduction in the performance of storage drives. TomsHardware conducted ...
Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and author of ...
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