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Top External SSDs and Hard Drives: Our Latest Test Results
We've evaluated dozens of external storage devices to identify the models that deliver the best combination of speed, reliability, and value for different use cases.
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Big Tech strategy, semiconductor supply chains and the money behind the technology industry, reported by The Silicon Ledger.
Big Tech
Broadcom Restricts VMware VDDK Downloads, Complicating Migration Paths
Broadcom has removed public access to the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit, a critical tool for backing up and migrating away from VMware systems. The move, discovered in mid-August, leaves customers and vendors scrambling for alternatives.
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Hypertune Launches Intel-Powered Auto-Overclocking Platform With Individualized System Optimization
The newly released Gaming Performance Engineering platform, developed with Intel and tested by over 60,000 early access participants, promises frame rate improvements up to 60% through automated tuning tailored to each system rather than generic profiles.
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Framework slashes LPCAMM2 memory costs, issues retroactive credits to Laptop 13 Pro buyers
The modular laptop maker secured a limited batch of RAM modules at reduced prices and is passing savings back to customers who already purchased at higher rates.
Big Tech
Microsoft Lures Back Xbox Game Pass Cancellations With Steep Discounts, Leaving Loyal Subscribers Behind
Players who cancel their Xbox Game Pass subscriptions are receiving targeted offers slashing prices by up to 30%, according to reports from Reddit users, raising questions about how Microsoft rewards customer loyalty.
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Goodram PX700 2TB: Budget PCIe 4.0 Drive Punches Above Its Weight
The Goodram PX700 is a budget-friendly PCIe 4.0 SSD that combines solid performance with efficient power consumption in a single-sided design. In testing, this European-assembled drive outperformed expectations for its category.
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Goodram PX700 2TB Delivers Solid Performance at a Competitive Price Point
The Goodram PX700 faces stiff competition in today's crowded SSD market, but testing reveals it punches above its weight across most real-world workloads while maintaining excellent thermal efficiency.
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Storage on a Budget: Where to Find the Best SSD Discounts in 2026
Solid-state drive prices have climbed due to supply chain pressures and geopolitical factors, but savvy shoppers can still land meaningful discounts on quality models across major retailers.
