What happens when you write a petabyte of data to an SSD
If you’re concerned about SSD reliability, Tech Report has good news for you: They attempted to write a petabyte of data to six SSDs, and three of them survived. Considering the drives were rated for a...
View ArticleA new way to measure reliability and quality of hardware
If you’re in the market for some new PC gear, it helps to measure reliability and quality of hardware. How do you measure that? How about buying the one that induces the least buyer’s remorse? That’s...
View ArticleIf I were buying an SSD today
SSD pricing continues to be competitive, and if I were buying an SSD today, I would have a tough decision ahead of me. The Crucial BX100 would be the obvious choice, with its good speed, super-low...
View ArticleHot tip: Memory probably isn’t going to get much cheaper
Friday I saw a story from a financial publication suggesting that DDR3 DRAM prices will be increasing soon due to increasing demand for PCs, thanks to Windows 10’s release and the back-to-school...
View ArticleTips for buying computer memory
Many years ago, I wrote something titled Memory Buying Secrets. That post is lost to history, thanks to migrations in this site’s early years, but there are a number of things you need to know when...
View ArticleBestselling SSDs
I have recommended a lot of SSDs over the years, and it seems like at least once a month someone asks me what SSDs I recommend right now. So I’m going to present a list, and make an effort to keep The...
View ArticleSSD Roundup: December 2015
I’ve been reviewing a lot of old content lately, and noticing that I recommended specific SSDs quite a bit in the past, and unfortunately, that information had a finite lifespan even though the rest of...
View ArticleHP Compaq 6910p upgrades
I spent some time exploring HP Compaq 6910p upgrades because used HP Compaq 6910p laptops are dirt cheap these days. I picked one up for $75 as an alternative to a Black Friday cheapie. If you look for...
View ArticleBest Pfsense hardware
The best Pfsense hardware is rather subjective. I think the ideal Pfsense box should deliver solid performance while being affordable. A year or so ago, Pauldotcom did a podcast on building your own...
View ArticleSt. Louis thrift stores
St. Louis has a number of good thrift stores. They’re good for saving money, and if you’re looking for collectibles, there’s something more thrilling about finding it in a thrift store than a...
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