Storage

Sharing an SSD between Mac and Windows? Choose the right format for transfers, app libraries and backups before erasing files or buying another drive.

Buying a PS5 SSD? Check heatsink height, width, exact model and capacity before paying. Learn when a factory cooler is worth it and when 2TB is enough.

Find whether your external SSD is limited by its USB port, cable, dock or workload before buying another drive or changing its format.

New SSD missing from File Explorer or Disk Management? Identify the problem, check the slot or enclosure, and avoid erasing a drive that holds files.

Will a double-sided NVMe SSD fit your laptop or enclosure? Check board clearance, exact capacity, heatsink size and thermal pads before ordering.

MP44 is the faster family, MP44L is the budget 2TB tier, and MP44Q explicitly uses QLC. Compare speeds, endurance, capacities, and model codes.

Samsung's T9 2TB can approach 2,000MB/s only on a 20Gbps USB port. Here is who should buy it, who should save money, and what to check.

The MP44L 2TB is a sensible budget Gen4 SSD for games and general storage, but its current 640TBW rating and undisclosed NAND matter.

Micron has ended Crucial consumer shipments but says warranty support continues. Here is when remaining SSD stock still makes sense—and when to buy another brand.

Samsung's 9100 PRO and SanDisk's Optimus GX PRO 8100 are closely matched Gen5 SSDs. Compare 4TB specs, cooling, software, and value.

The MP44 4TB is a good-value Gen4 SSD with a 2,000TBW rating, but current specifications do not guarantee its NAND type.

Backblaze drive stats are useful, but they do not prove which consumer SSD you should buy. Here is what the 2025 HDD data and SSD boot-drive reports can and cannot tell normal buyers.

Compare Samsung 990 PRO, WD SN850X, TEAMGROUP MP44 and Crucial T500 4TB SSDs. Check cooling, model variants and support before paying for extra speed.

The best mini PCs for home servers, Plex, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, Docker, Proxmox, and low-power self-hosting.

The best NAS devices for Plex in 2026, including 2-bay and 4-bay picks for direct play, hardware transcoding, 4K libraries, and Docker users.

Internal NVMe, portable USB4 SSDs, 8TB external HDDs, home NAS — the modern personal storage stack has four distinct roles. Here is the full SolderMag map, with picks for every tier.

Set up your first NAS for backups, photo storage, and media streaming. Drive selection, network setup, and first-run configuration.

A research-based Samsung 990 PRO 2TB review covering published speed, endurance, power, encryption, heatsink choices, firmware, and practical buyer fit.

Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-264. Software, performance, media streaming, and ease of use compared for home NAS buyers.

The best home NAS devices of 2026 for backups, media streaming, and photo libraries. Beginner to power user picks.

Samsung 990 PRO vs WD SN850X. speed, endurance, thermals, and value compared. Which 2TB NVMe to buy in 2026.

The Synology DS224+ makes home NAS accessible without dumbing it down. Full review for backups, media, and remote access.

8TB external HDDs are still the cheapest bulk storage. How to pick one that’s quiet, reliable, and won’t make you hate backups in 2026.

The best 2TB NVMe SSDs for gaming, project files, PS5 storage, and everyday PCs, with clear advice on TLC, sustained writes, cooling, and value.

The best 2TB external SSDs in 2026 for photo/video libraries, game installs, and travel backups. What to buy and what to dodge.

Updated May 2026. Thunderbolt docks aren't fancy USB hubs — you're paying for stability and real bandwidth. Six docks actually worth buying for MacBook and Windows in 2026, with honest notes on dual-display limits, drive performance, and the firmware bugs nobody warns you about.

Turn a spare M.2 drive into a fast portable SSD if you pick the right enclosure. Compare USB4 support, cooling, drive fit, and host limits.