Data Storage Technology

The data storage technology blog posts focused on helping readers better understand the various data storage technologies available. We cover topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of different storage systems, the latest trends in the industry, and common issues encountered. Our goal is to provide readers with clear, up-to-date information so they can make informed decisions when selecting data storage systems.

NVMe vs. SSD: Which Is Better?(Performance, Form, & Cost) Featured Image

NVMe vs. SSD: Which Is Better?(Performance, Form, & Cost)

If you’re shopping for a new PC or laptop, or looking at building your own...

How Long Do Hard Drives Last Featured Image

How Long Do Hard Drives Last

What if replacing a hard disk drive (HDD) was more scientific and less speculative? Given...

APFS vs Mac OS Extended Featured Image

APFS vs Mac OS Extended

Users format their hard disk drives (HDDs) for numerous reasons. For example, they might want...

Types of Hard Drives (SATA, SAS, and NVMe) Featured Image

Types of Hard Drives (SATA, SAS, and NVMe)

There are two different types of hard drives used in computers as data storage devices:...

Hard Drive Clicking – The Most Common Causes and How to Recover a Clicking Hard Drive Featured Image

Hard Drive Clicking – The Most Common Causes and How to Recover a Clicking Hard Drive

Hard drive clicking is among the most ominous noises in computing. As a data storage...

Modern HDD Drive Technology and Its Impact on PCB Board Swaps Featured Image

Modern HDD Drive Technology and Its Impact on PCB Board Swaps

Modern PCB architecture for HDD storage devices has changed. A fried or damaged PCB could...

SSD Endurance and Why It’s Important Featured Image

SSD Endurance and Why It’s Important

For most consumers, the shelf life of a digital storage device might not be the...

What is a SATA Hard Drive? Featured Image

What is a SATA Hard Drive?

A SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) drive is a more common form of data storage...

What is the Lifespan of a Solid State Drive? Featured Image

What is the Lifespan of a Solid State Drive?

As technology has progressed, mechanical hard drives are no longer the only storage option for...