What is an SSD? Everything you should know about solid state drives

A solid state drive (SSD) is an external storage device for your computer that works like a USB flash drive.

SSD acting weird? Do these 5 things ASAP before it dies

It's not always obvious when an SSD is about to die, but if you suspect it's on its last legs there are at least five things ...

Optimize your SSD’s speed with this obscure Windows setting

One of the things that Windows does behind the scenes is run TRIM on an SSD in your PC. TRIM keeps the SSD in top shape and ...

October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on last-chance deals

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, takes place Oct. 7-8 in 2025. Mashable shopping experts are curating the top deals.

The best Prime Day SSD deals for PS5 and PC feature lightning-fast speeds and capacities of up to 8TB

Learn moreAmazon's October Prime Day event is in full swing, and the sale is the perfect opportunity to snag extra storage space for your PS5 or PC at an excellent discount. The best Prime Day SSD ...

The Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop is a Prime Day standout

The Alienware 16 Aurora pulls double duty, excelling as both a gaming PC and an office laptop. During October Prime Day, it received a $220 discount.