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What’s the difference between HDD and SSD?

Hard disk drives have been the predominant storage device for desktop computers and laptops for a long time. But solid state drives (SSDs) are now quickly becoming the norm. If you’re choosing between the two, it’s important to know their differences so you can get the one that best fits your needs. What is an… Continue reading What’s the difference between HDD and SSD?

HDD vs. SSD: Which one should you get?

PCs and laptops typically came with hard disk drives (HDDs), but buyers can now also have the option to configure their system with either HDDs, solid state drives (SSDs), or in some cases both. In this blog, we’ll compare both storage drives so you can make the best decision for your needs. What is an… Continue reading HDD vs. SSD: Which one should you get?

Why an SSD is better than an HDD for your Mac

There’s no question that solid state drives (SSDs) are better than hard disk drives (HDDs) for personal computers and Macs. SSDs will significantly enhance your machines’ performance in ways you may not have imagined. Here are a few specific benefits to Mac when you replace HDDs with SSDs. They’re more reliable Most consumer SSDs use… Continue reading Why an SSD is better than an HDD for your Mac

Boost Mac performance with an SSD upgrade

The latest Mac models are now built with solid state drives (SSDs), whereas older models have hard disk drives (HDDs), which are slower. Macs with SSDs are much faster than those with HDDs, but speed is not the only benefit of using SSDs for storage. They’re more reliable Most consumer SSDs use NAND flash memory,… Continue reading Boost Mac performance with an SSD upgrade

SSD upgrade: How it boosts Mac performance

Your older Mac that has a hard disk drive (HDD) for data storage probably runs a lot slower now than when it was new. If you need a faster Mac, you can upgrade it with a solid state drive (SSD), the new standard in data storage. Learn why SSDs are better than HDDs. They’re more… Continue reading SSD upgrade: How it boosts Mac performance

What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

Hard disk drive and solid state drive isolated on white background

The standard hard disk drive (HDD) has been the predominant storage device for desktop computers and laptops for a long time. However, computers with solid state drive (SSD) technology are quickly becoming the norm. If you’re looking to upgrade your hardware, you need to know the difference between HDD and SSD. What is an HDD?… Continue reading What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

Why you should consider SSD over HDD

Computer and laptop buyers today need to make a decision between getting either a solid state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) as a primary storage component for their device. But which one is the better choice? In this article we outline the distinct features of SSD and HDD so you can make… Continue reading Why you should consider SSD over HDD

Data storage: HDD and SSD defined

Hands holding fast flash SSD - solid state drive

When purchasing new computers, buyers used to have limited choices when it came to what kind of storage they got with their laptop or desktop PCs. But nowadays you can configure your system with either traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), increasingly common solid state drives (SSDs), or in some cases both. Here’s a comparison of… Continue reading Data storage: HDD and SSD defined

Boost your Mac’s speed with these 5 tips

Even Macs are not immune to slowing down, but this problem is usually something you can resolve with a tweak or two. In this post, we prepared five tips to keep your Mac as speedy and efficient as you need it to be. Clean up your Login Items The Login Items list (also known as… Continue reading Boost your Mac’s speed with these 5 tips

5 Tips to speed up your Mac

So you’re trying to finish an urgent task, but your Mac isn’t performing as fast as you need it to. What can you do? Knowing why your machine is slowing down is key to returning it to its former speed. We have prepared five common reasons Macs become sluggish and what you can do to… Continue reading 5 Tips to speed up your Mac