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The best hard drive 2026
Updated We list the best hard drives, to make it simple and easy to better manage your computer storage more efficiently for your needs.
Budget GPUs could get pricier — and gaming monitors might be hiked too
Graphics card maker warns that GPUs are due 'substantial' price hikes, and I'd buy now rather than wait — the same might be true of gaming monitors.
SSD pricing pain could last until 2030, as RAM prices continue to climb
Expect the worst for RAM and SSD costs — latest DDR5 pricing and a storage exec's fresh prediction are bleak.
The hidden RAM crisis costs that could scupper your PC upgrade
Upgrading your PC often means buying more than just expensive RAM, especially if compatibility issues are in play.
Why was there an 'evil’ Delta airlines Wi-Fi network? The experts weigh in
A passenger set up an evil Wi-Fi network on a post-DEF CON Delta flight - we find out what the experts think.
Apple's MacBook Air supply is worsening, and unsurprisingly RAM is to blame
The RAM crisis isn't getting any better, and Apple's MacBook Air shipment estimates are direct evidence of that.
The world's largest SSD is here: DapuStor unveils massive 512TB drive
DapuStor unveils 512TB E2 SSD with PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0, doubling rival drives' storage capacity.
Corsair's Xeneon Edge may be given a run for its money by this smart dock
Corsair's Xeneon Edge is great for PC multi-tasking with its touchscreen capabilities, but it may have strong competition on the way.
