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SSD running slow? These 5 fixes can speed it right back up
If you encounter a sluggish SSD, you need to follow these five essential tips!
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5 ways to add laptop storage — without installing a new SSD
Ran out of space and tired of shuffling files around? Don't worry! Here are several ways to expand your laptop's storage space.
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Best Cyber Monday SSD and Storage Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
You can pick up SSDs and other storage at solid prices during Cyber Monday.
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11 boring (but practical) tech deals to grab during Cyber Monday
Boring (but practical) tech deals that you should buy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Best Cyber Monday USB Flash Drive Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Cyber Monday is the best time to score a flash drive! Here are the best Cyber Monday discounts on flash drives worth pouncing on.
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Samsung's fast 128GB microSD is only $15 today (with free USB adapter)
Take advantage of this lovely 34% discount on Samsung's microSD card — and get a USB adapter included for free.
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We love Samsung's ferocious T9 portable SSD — and it's never been cheaper
For Black Friday, the Samsung T9 is only $95 for 1TB (was $140).
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This massive 24TB(!) external hard drive is just $240 on Black Friday
This Best Buy deal drops the cost of this cavernous desktop HDD to a mere $10 per terabyte—a great price.
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RAM is so expensive that stores are selling it at market prices
Get ready to buy PC memory like you buy lobster.
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Black Friday 2025: How to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Here are all the important things to know for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025, plus tips to score the best deals.
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Black Friday USB flash drive deals: What to expect, early sales
We're seeing tons of early thumb drive deals and we're itching to add them to our carts.
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Grab the 2TB Crucial X10 portable SSD for only $135, cheaper than it's ever been
You can snag 2TB of super-fast portable storage for a whopping 36% off with this early Black Friday deal on Amazon!
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Google Drive's shared files and folders can now have permissions auto-expire
Google Drive users can now grant temporary access to a file or folder, which is automatically revoked after a specified date.
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This tiny and fast 256GB USB flash drive is over 50% off right now
The PNY Elite Turbo Attache 4 with 256GB capacity is selling for just $19.99 (was $42.99) at Best Buy!
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Add 1TB of MicroSD storage to your Steam Deck for just $63
If your mobile gaming machine is fast filling up with big PC games, give it a little extra breathing room on the cheap.
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Corsair's speedy new PCIe 5 SSD hits an ultra-swift 14,900 MB/s
The MP700 Pro XT is a new flagship in the company's internal storage line, though it's only available in 80mm and 1TB/2TB models at launch.
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Samsung's extra-fast 1TB portable SSD is a winner when it's on sale
The Samsung T9 is one of our favorite portable SSDs and it's now $119.99 on Amazon with this discount.
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This 2TB portable SSD that looks like a flash drive just hit its best price yet
There's never been a better time to get this 2TB SK Hynix Tube T31 portable SSD. It's now just $118.98 (was $159.99) on Amazon!
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USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these better alternatives instead
USB flash drives are increasingly being sidelined. Here's why, and what better alternatives exists.
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Our favorite super-fast 2TB portable SSD is now 34% off
The Crucial X10 is one of the fastest portable SSDs we've reviewed and we simply love it.
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Get Samsung's fast 1TB microSD card for 38% off today — with bonus!
Use it to expand storage in your phone, security camera, or Nintendo Switch! The bonus is an SD adapter.
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Have DIY PCs peaked? Why Intel's Panther Lake reveal gave me existential dread
I’m happy for future laptop buyers. I also have deep worries for us desktop PC DIY builders.
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This fast 1TB portable SSD (now $75) is the size of a credit card
The Crucial X9 Pro is one of our best rated portable SSDs. Get it now for 26% off on Amazon!
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Best SSD and storage deals on October Prime Day
Looking for deals on solid-state drives and external storage? Check out these October Prime Day discounts on popular models from Samsung, Western Digital, and more.
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Samsung's 990 EVO SSD is lightning-fast—and shockingly cheap for Prime Day
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is down to just $59.99 on Amazon. That's the best price we've ever seen for it!
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14TB for $170?! This WD external drive has more storage than you'll ever need
Save all of your media files, load up your game library, and backup your system all on this one huge external drive that is currently on sale during October Prime Day.
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Nice! Samsung's sleek 256GB USB-C flash drive is only $22 for Prime Day
Don't have a USB-C flash drive yet? This one by Samsung is the perfect pick, especially with this 33% discount on Amazon.
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Best USB flash drive deals on October Prime Day: Portable storage for cheap
I'm digging through the best October Prime Day deals and discounts on flash drives, thumb drives, and jump drives!
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This tiny USB drive is actually an uber-powerful SSD – and it's 25% off
This USB drive actually is a blazing-fast, ultra-portable SSD inside. And now you can grab it once again at its lowest price ever.
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This 2TB SSD is perfect for Steam Decks, and it's just $140 today
Today, Amazon is selling a perfect SSD upgrade for handheld gaming PCs and tiny laptops for well below sticker price.
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Samsung's fantastic T7 portable SSD hasn't been this cheap in years
2TB of fast storage for $109.99 (was $187.99) is absolutely fantastic! But you have to hurry to score this Amazon deal.
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Phison CEO says memory shortage could last 10 years — thanks, 'AI'
High demand for industrial data centers, heavy on both memory and solid-state storage, could create a massive crunch that raises prices for essentially all electronics.
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It looks like a flash drive, but it's a 2TB portable SSD — now $40 off
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Dual Drive features both USB-C and USB-A connectors. It's now on sale for just $149.99 (was $189.99) on Amazon!
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Grab Samsung's compact 256GB USB flash drive for only $22 right now
It's tiny, it's spacious, it's rugged, and it's currently 33% off on Amazon.
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We love this ultra-tiny 2TB portable SSD — and it just hit its best price
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is shaped like a flash drive and is now on sale with the best discount it's ever had on Amazon!
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Raspberry Pi's newest HAT holds an itty-bitty M.2 SSD
This adorable add-on board can hold the same SSD as a Steam Deck, and fits inside the official Pi 5 case without modification.
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Get Samsung's super-fast 256GB USB-C flash drive for $27 right now
This portable storage drive can hit 400 MB/s transfer rates.
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Samsung is next to hike prices on memory and storage devices
Expect price increases on DRAM memory and NAND storage sometime before the end of the year.
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Samsung's reliable 256GB microSD card with SD adapter drops to $20
The included SD adapter widens its compatibility across devices. Get it now for 26% off on Amazon!
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Does your M.2 SSD need a cooler? How to make the right call
These simple steps can help you answer this tricky question.
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We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive — and it's only $60 now
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is on sale for 29% off on Amazon!
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Buying an SSD? Ask yourself these 4 crucial questions first
Asking yourself a few key questions before you buy an SSD can help maximize your purchase satisfaction.
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Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal Days' returns October 7-8: All you need to know
October Prime Day is back this year! Here's everything you need to know for the 2025 edition.
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This speedy 256GB Samsung USB flash drive is a winner for $20
The 256GB Samsung Bar Plus is currently 39% off on Amazon. Grab it while you still can!
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7 clever ways to use your old USB flash drives
Is your old USB flash drive gathering dust? Here are some fun and practical ways to repurpose them!
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No, Windows isn't wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive
Windows Update may not harm your SSD after all, but it isn't the only threat. Here are some things that'll actually kill your SSD.
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This fast 128GB microSD with free USB adapter is a bargain for $15
A fast microSD card with lots of space from a reputable brand? Yes, please! And it's 33% off right now on Amazon.
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Add 1TB of storage to your phone with SanDisk's tiny SSD, now 19% off
The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD is down to just $109.99 (was $134.99) on Amazon right now!
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Portable SSDs aren't just for PC backups. Here's why everybody needs one
There are so many great uses for a portable SSD, even if you aren't a full-blown tech geek. Check out these practical use cases.
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