Solid-state drives are all the rage. Since SSDs have no moving parts, they’re more rugged and shock-resistant than standard hard drives–which makes them perfect for laptops that get bumped around a ...

Buying a new laptop or a better hard drive is always fun, but the part we all dread is migrating all the data from one device to another. Luckily, there is no shortage of ways in which this can be ...

If you're shopping for computer components, there's a lot of information to parse to make sure you're getting the right items ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

From time to time when troubleshooting a laptop (and particularly when your warranty is up), you may need to open your laptop to remove and reinstall components. Removing a laptop's hard drive won't ...

I have a Compaq laptop that I use mainly for puttering on when watching TV. I don't do a lot on it other than browsing and some Steam games (Bejewelled Twist, etc). I can't friggen stand how long it ...

Your laptop hard drive should run anywhere in the range between 5 and 60 degrees Celsius (40 to 140 Fahrenheit) without experiencing any major issues. Laptop hard drives may run hotter than the ...

In a press release last week, Fujitsu announced a 160GB 2.5" 4200RPM Laptop Hard Drive, a world's first. Using a SATA interface for newer laptops, the MHV2160BT is a monster. Large laptop hard drives ...

External hard drives aren't just for laptops and desktops. Several other devices you probably already own can read or write ...

So, I bought an HP laptop back in July of 2007. It was refurbished and a good price, so I'm really kind of surprised it has lasted so long.<BR><BR>I mean, it has issues. The DVD drive pops out ...