Solid-state drives (SSDs) are significantly more reliable than traditional hard drives, but they still have a finite lifespan that many people don't consider. They're worn out daily, often because of ...

With the release of Windows 10 version 2004, the Windows Defragger has become a mess as it starts to defrag SSD drives too often, perform trim on non-SSD drives, and forgets when it last optimized a ...

Solid-state drives have quietly become the default storage in laptops, desktops, and consoles, yet the way they work means ...

The latest Windows 10 update appears to be running the automatic hard drive optimization process more often than it needs to. While this is a necessary part of a hard drive’s upkeep, and letting ...

Some PC users think that their storage drives, whether SSD or HDD, are set-and-forget components. In reality, everyday habits and small oversights contribute to the lifespan of these devices. Are you ...

SSD performance issues? Learn how to free space, enable TRIM, optimize settings, and update firmware to speed it up.

Remember how we told you that a bug in Windows 10's built-in drive optimization tool could be crippling your solid state drive (SSD)? Well, good news folks—the latest cumulative update (this month's ...

Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows 10 version 2004 defragger that caused SSD drives to be defragmented too often. In June 2020, after the Windows 10 May 2020 Update was released, we reported ...

Fortunately a fix is on the way. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft is currently testing a fix for Windows 10 bug that ...

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...

We’ve grown accustomed to hearing about Windows 10 updates causing problems for users, especially with regards to the May 2020 Update. In many regards, the May 2020 Update has been as notorious at the ...