Data care
TRIM, health monitoring, firmware, secure erase and backups for the life of a drive.
Data Care
TRIM and garbage collection: keeping an SSD fast over time
How TRIM and garbage collection keep SSDs fast, including the underlying NAND flash mechanics and how to verify support on Windows, Linux, and NVMe.
Data Care
Checking SSD health with SMART: attributes, wear and warnings
Learn how to check SSD health using SMART attributes, wear indicators, and warnings from tools like smartmontools, nvme-cli, and Samsung Magician.
Data Care
SSD firmware updates: what they change and how to apply them safely
Learn what SSD firmware updates do and the safe steps to install them on Windows and Linux.
Data Care
Erasing an SSD before reuse: secure erase, sanitize and crypto erase
Learn the differences between secure erase, sanitize, and cryptographic erase methods for solid state drives before reuse or disposal.
Data Care
Backing up an SSD: copies, system images and restore tests
How to back up an SSD with file copies, full system images, and scheduled tests that verify restore works.