In today’s rapidly advancing technology, computers have long become a part of our daily lives as productivity tools. You have probably encountered issues like slow boot times and lagging. If you search online for solutions, you will often see recommendations to upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). When you search for SSDs on shopping platforms, … Read more
CPU Section 1. CPU Architecture The CPU architecture currently lacks a definitive and authoritative definition. Simply put, it refers to the design scheme of the CPU core. CPUs can generally be classified into various architectures such as X86, IA64, RISC, etc. The CPUs found in personal computers are essentially designed based on the X86 architecture, … Read more
For the vast majority of PC users, a computer is just a tool, and there is no need to understand DIY hardware configuration or assembly. However, if you want to use your computer better and purchase the best cost-performance ratio computer based on personal needs, it is best to understand some DIY hardware configuration. Previously, … Read more
As the saying goes, “A moment of time is worth an ounce of gold.” In the PC world, this translates to the fact that a faster machine can help you save more time for other tasks, where efficiency equals money. Another saying is, “Every inch of land is precious,” which in the PC context means … Read more
This is an interesting comment that Little Lion saw in the background. This reader bought a generic SATA SSD from Xianyu, and after it dropped, he opened it up to find four SD cards assembled inside. Therefore, he asked, what is the difference between the two? Why can an SD card be used to impersonate … Read more
SD storage cards have been improving over time, especially with the introduction of UFS, which has significantly increased their speed. However, overall, they still remain relatively slow. Now, the SD Association (SDA) is preparing a revolutionary transformation to turn them into mini SSDs. In fact, this plan was disclosed by the SDA during the flash … Read more
As the application of SSDs in the market increases, the importance of SSDs as a core component of computer data storage is self-evident. Due to the rising prices of NAND Flash in 2016 and the first half of 2017, the prices of SSDs have also surged. According to the China Flash Market quotation, from Q2 … Read more
NAND Flash is a type of non-volatile random access storage medium based on the design of floating gate transistors. It uses floating gates to store charges, which can be retained even without power supply. There has been a previous explanation of the basic principles of NAND Flash technology, which can be referenced in the article … Read more
Recently, those following IT Home may have heard about an issue with certain models of SSDs from Samsung and Micron, where the built-in hardware encryption has vulnerabilities that could allow access to data on the drive without entering a password. It is important to note that the BitLocker feature in Windows 10 (or Windows 8.1) … Read more
Many domestic laptop manufacturers use the Quarch M.2 fault injection module to test the fault handling and performance of M.2 SSDs when faced with various exceptions from the host. Of course, server manufacturers or evaluation laboratories also frequently use the Quarch PCIe Gen4/5 card fault injection module for various exception and fault injection tests on … Read more