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    Keep your SSD running FAST

    Jan 19, 2022 4 minutes

    SSD stands for solid-state drive, but we prefer to think of it as meaning ‘super speedy device’. Computers equipped with an SSD, be it internal or external, start up much faster than those with a traditional, mechanical hard drive and perform everyday PC tasks more quickly. However, SSDs can also suffer performance problems, either because they’re not configured correctly or they have compatibility issues with Windows. Some Windows 11users recently reported that their SSDs were running significantly slower since upgrading to the new operating system (see www.snipca.com/40449). Here, we reveal the best free fixes to stop your SSD losing speed.

    Check your SSD’s Trim command

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