Most PCs use exclusively SSDs for just about every kind of storage these days. But what about hard drives? What is an SSD, really?

Random access memory, usually shortened to RAM or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computing device. Modern PCs, tablets, and phones typically have from 2GB up to ...

DDR RAM: A type of quick-access memory used in most computers. It is volatile, meaning it erases itself when power is lost (unlike the SSD, which retains the data).

SSD is a type of solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuits to house data on a non-volatile medium that remains ...

However, if storage capacity and budget are your main concerns, an HDD might still be the better option. Hard drives are increasingly rare in new laptops, though, so your only option might be an SSD.

What is an SSD? A solid state drive, or SSD, is the main long-term storage drive in most modern devices — with the exception of the super cheap or the super portable. They store the operating ...