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  • Windows Does Defragment SSDs, But It’s OK

    Windows Does Defragment SSDs, But It’s OK

    You’ve probably heard before that you should never defragment your SSD; conventional wisdom says not only do solid state drives not need defragging, doing so would cause unnecessary writes to the drive. Well, Windows does sometimes defragment SSDs — on purpose.


  • Crucial M4 256GB SDD For $210, Delivered From The States

    You’ve upgraded your RAM, installed a faster CPU and coughed up for a fresh video card, but your magnetic hard drives are holding you back. If you’ve resisted the temptation to invest in a solid state replacement, now might be your chance, with US retailer B&H Photo Video offering Crucial’s M4 256GB for $US179.95. Add…