Once you’ve picked out a SSD for your PC you can easily install it regardless of its SATA version because installation for SATA 2 and SATA 3 drives is identical.

Looking to turbocharge an aging laptop? A solid-state drive not only is effective but can be downright cheap. SATA, M.2 SSDs, ...

A mechanical hard drive is usually the first bottleneck in a modern system so swapping it for an SSD is the quickest way to boost the performance of your computer.

Want to speed up your laptop and lengthen its battery life? Swap the hard disk drive out for a speedy solid-state drive.

CNET editor Dong Ngo shows how you can replace your computer's hard drive with a solid-state drive and be significantly happier with your life.

When building a PC, you'll likely need to install an NVME SSD. NVME SSDs have essentially replaced SATA SSDs as primary drives due to their superior speed and easy installation process.

Whether you're upgrading from an old HDD or picking up a better SSD, you can simply transfer your existing Windows installation to the new drive without reinstalling everything.

If you’ve opted for a solid-state drive, be sure to check out our companion guides explaining how to install an SSD in a desktop and a laptop.

NVMe SSDs offer blazing fast read and write speeds that can improve the performance of your games by reducing load times. They're also easy to install.

Our guide will walk you through the complete step-by-step process of buying, installing, and formatting a new budget-focused SSD for your Windows desktop.