Articles tagged with "Guides"
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Need more Steam Deck storage? These five M.2 2230 1TB SSDs fit the slot, stay cool enough on PCIe 3.0, and leave room for a serious library - from the Crucial P310 to budget 2230 picks under $200.
Michel Duar
Older laptops with a 2.5" bay still love SATA SSDs. We compare six 2TB drives for 2026 upgrades, plus bay thickness, cloning, and DRAM tips.
Michel Duar
SATA SSDs still make sense in 2026 for older laptop bays and secondary desktop storage. Here is when to buy SATA, when to force NVMe, and which use cases still favor 2.5-inch drives.
Michel Duar
Backup duration depends on USB version, HDD vs SSD speed, and how much data you move. Here are realistic MB/s ranges, 1TB and 4TB time estimates, and a calculator to plan your next full backup.
Michel Duar
Gen5 SSDs look faster on paper, but most buyers still get better value from Gen4. Here is when the Gen5 premium is worth it for gaming, large copies, thermals, and motherboard support in 2026.
Michel Duar
The best USB-C flash drives for 2026: SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go 512GB for phone and laptop flexibility, Samsung Type-C USB for fast 400 MB/s transfers, the durable Samsung BAR Plus, and the SanDisk Extreme PRO at 420 MB/s for high-volume work. Dual-port and single USB-C options compared.
Michel Duar
The best rugged portable SSDs for travel in 2026 - IP65 rated, drop-tested drives that protect your files on location. Covers the Samsung T7 Shield, SanDisk Extreme PRO, Samsung T9, Gen2 vs Gen2x2 speeds, and why you should always bring a backup drive.
Michel Duar
SSDs dominate boot drives, but for raw capacity at a sensible price, internal desktop HDDs still win. This guide covers the best 3.5-inch SATA drives for mass storage in 2026, the 5400 vs 7200 RPM debate, and what to check before adding a drive to your build.
Michel Duar
Find the right NVMe SSD for your gaming desktop in 2026. This guide compares the Samsung 990 PRO, WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB, Kingston FURY Renegade with heatsink, Lexar NM790, Samsung 9100 PRO Gen5, and 990 EVO Plus across capacity, endurance, and real-world gaming load times.
Michel Duar
Find the best SSDs for video editing in 2026 - from Gen5 NVMe drives for 8K RAW workflows to fast portable SSDs for on-location shoots. Covers scratch disk setup, Gen4 vs Gen5 for Premiere and DaVinci, and top picks from Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, and SanDisk.
Michel Duar
Not every SD card can handle 4K video without dropping frames. This guide covers the best full-size and microSD cards for 4K cameras, drones, and action cams in 2026 - with a clear breakdown of V30, U3, and A2 ratings so you buy the right card the first time.
Michel Duar
Running out of console storage space in 2026? This guide covers PS5 M.2 NVMe expansion, portable HDDs and SSDs for Xbox archive storage, and explains exactly what each console allows for internal vs external drives.
Michel Duar
Shucking external drives and buying refurb enterprise HDDs can save serious money at high capacities. This guide covers CMR vs SMR risks, warranty gaps, SMART data checks, and where these strategies actually make sense in 2026.
Michel Duar
Need a cheap, reliable place for File History or Time Machine? We compare WD Elements, Seagate Portable, and Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB drives that usually stay budget-friendly, with Amazon links and backup tips.
Michel Duar
The best dual-bay USB DAS enclosures under $200 in 2026. TerraMaster D2-310, Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2, and ORICO compared on RAID support, drive capacity limits, and USB version. Bring your own HDDs and build affordable desktop storage.
Michel Duar
Modern AAA games regularly hit 80 to 150 GB each. This guide breaks down real game size data, helps you estimate your actual needs, and recommends the right NVMe drive whether you are building with 1 TB, 2 TB, or need external storage for your full library.
Michel Duar
Synology DS224+ review for home NAS starters: diskless price near $299.99, DSM strengths, hardware limits, RAID reality checks, and how to pair IronWolf or WD Red Plus drives without wasting a bay.
Michel Duar
Used SSDs can be 40 to 60 percent cheaper than new - but a drive with hidden wear can fail without warning. This guide shows you how to read SMART data with CrystalDiskInfo, spot red flags from private sellers, and decide when buying new is the smarter choice.
Michel Duar
Avoid the costly portable SSD mistakes: wrong USB generation, sustained write myths, skipping rugged needs, and under-buying capacity. Checklist plus T7 Shield, Extreme PRO, and T9 picks.
Michel Duar
32GB sticks look cheap, but 128GB is usually the sweet spot in 2026. We break down fair USB prices by capacity and pick SanDisk and Samsung drives worth buying on Amazon.
Michel Duar
Seagate Portable 5TB review: cheap bulk USB 3.0 storage around $119.99, real-world speeds, durability limits, when to prefer a portable SSD, and who should still buy this ~80k-rating classic.
Michel Duar
Upgrading a laptop drive is one of the best-value PC improvements you can make. This guide covers how to check M.2 slot compatibility, pick the right SATA or NVMe drive, clone your existing setup, and boot from your new storage without reinstalling Windows.
Michel Duar
SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC 256GB review for 4K cameras: V30/U3 specs, real pros and cons, counterfeit warnings, and why the ~4.8-star Amazon favorite still makes sense around $39.99.
Michel Duar
Looking for a fast portable SSD without spending more than $150? We compare Samsung T7, T7 Shield, Crucial X9, and SanDisk Extreme 1TB models that usually sit in that budget, with Amazon links and clear buying tips.
Michel Duar